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Question 883924: "How do you solve this word problem?"
"An average bath tub uses 8 gallons of water and an average shower uses 6 gallons of water. To provide baths for 60 people, how much more water will be needed if tubs are used instead of showers?"
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tubs for 60 people will need
+8%2A60+=+480+ gallons of water
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Showers for 60 people will need
+6%2A60+=+360+ gallons of water
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+480+-+360+=+120+
If tubs are used instead of showers,
120 more gallons of water
will be needed