SOLUTION: The amount of water used to take a shower is directly proportional to the amount of time that the shower is in use. A shower lasting 20 min requires 8 gal of water. find the amount

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Question 1155105: The amount of water used to take a shower is directly proportional to the amount of time that the shower is in use. A shower lasting 20 min requires 8 gal of water. find the amount of water used in a shower lasting 5 min.
Answer by ikleyn(52847) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 minutes is 1/4 of 20 minutes.