SOLUTION: Tryin to help my 7th grader understand this question: A pipe is leaking at 1.5 cups per day. About how many gallons per week is the pipe leaking?

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Question 641172: Tryin to help my 7th grader understand this question: A pipe is leaking at 1.5 cups per day. About how many gallons per week is the pipe leaking?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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A pipe is leaking at 1.5 cups per day.
About how many gallons per week is the pipe leaking?
:
We know there are 16 cups in one gallon
:
7 * 1.5 = 10.5 cups in one week
which is
10.5%2F16 = .65625 gallons per week