SOLUTION: About 74% of water used in houses is used in bathrooms, about 5% in kitchens, and about 21% in other places. About 9 gal is used in the kitchen each day. Estimate the total gallons

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Question 714877: About 74% of water used in houses is used in bathrooms, about 5% in kitchens, and about 21% in other places. About 9 gal is used in the kitchen each day. Estimate the total gallons used each day.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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.05X=9
X=9/.05
X=180 GALLONS ARE USED IN THE KITCHEN.