SOLUTION: A leaky faucet wastes 1/20 gallon of water each hour.In how many hours will 3/4 be used@

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Question 19324: A leaky faucet wastes 1/20 gallon of water each hour.In how many hours will 3/4 be used@
Answer by Alwayscheerful(414) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since you are leaking 1%2F20 gallons per hour, you will loose a gallon in 20 hours. In terms of 1%2F20, 15%2F20=3%2F4
Then it'll take 15 hours to leak 3%2F4 gallon.
Hope this helps!