document.write( "Question 259825: If the human heart pumps 5 quarts of blood through the human body in a minute, how many gallons of blood will it pump in an hour?
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document.write( "I know 1 gallon is equal to 4 quarts and 60 minutes is one hour. But how do I set up this problem? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #191293 by Fombitz(32388)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Work on getting the units right. \n" ); document.write( "(gallons/hr)=(5 quarts/min)(60 min/hr)(1 gallon/4 quarts) \n" ); document.write( "Now the left hand side units and right hand side units are equal. \n" ); document.write( "R=5*60/4=75 gallons/hr \n" ); document.write( " |