SOLUTION: A pipe is leaking at the rate of 8 fluid ounces per minute. How many gallons is the pipe leaking per hour?

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Question 566734: A pipe is leaking at the rate of 8 fluid ounces per minute. How many gallons is the pipe leaking per hour?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A pipe is leaking at the rate of 8 fluid ounces per minute. How many gallons is the pipe leaking per hour?
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--> 480 fluid ounces per hour.
How many of those in a gallon?
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I can see why people don't like metric measurements.
Fluid furlongs, etc.