SOLUTION: in a small workshop, eight 5 gallon drums of oil are on hand. If 2 gallons are used each day and the owner wants a 30 day supply on hand how many drums should be ordered

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Question 1046651: in a small workshop, eight 5 gallon drums of oil are on hand. If 2 gallons are used each day and the owner wants a 30 day supply on hand how many drums should be ordered
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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eight 5 gallon drums of oil are on hand.
40 gal on hand
If 2 gallons are used each day and the owner wants a 30 day supply on hand
needs 60 gal on hand
60gal-40gal = 20gal
Needs to order 20gal/5gal/drum 0r 4 Drums should be ordered to have 30 day supply