Question

Water is leaking from a jug at a constant rate. After leaking for 2 hours, the jug contains 48 fluid ounces of water. After leaking for 5 hours, the jug contains 42 fluid ounces of water. Part A: Find the rate at which water is leaking from the jug.

Answer 1

Answer:

2 fluid ounce/hour

Step-by-step explanation:

2 hours to 5 hours ; 3 hours apart

leaks: 48 -42 = 6 fluid ounce

rate of leak = 6/3 = 2 fluid ounce/hour