SOLUTION: How do you solve this word problem? "An average bath tub uses 8 gallons of water and an average shower uses 6 gallons. To provide baths for 60 people, how much more water will b

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Question 878400: How do you solve this word problem?
"An average bath tub uses 8 gallons of water and an average shower uses 6 gallons. To provide baths for 60 people, how much more water will be needed if tubs are used instead of showers?"

Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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Only baths, 60*8.
Only showers, 60*6.
How much more water for baths instead of showers, 60%2A8-60%2A6
2%2A60
highlight%28120%29, gallons