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28 August, 20:46

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.

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  1. 28 August, 21:11
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    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
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