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A container holds 8 gallons of water. If 4/5 of a gallon is added to the container each hour, how many hours would it take to fill the container?

A.10

B.20

C.32

D.40

Verified Answer :

Azieq

1 hour = 4/5 gallon
8 gallon ÷ 4/5
= 8/1 × 5/4
= 40/4
= 10

the answer is A

AnimeGurlBYah

Answer:

10.

Step-by-step explanation:

10 is the correct answer. Divide the total number of gallons by the amount added each hour. Remember that dividing is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal. Reduce answer if necessary.  


8 ÷  4
/5
=  8
/1
×  5
/4
=  40/
4
= 10

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