Question

an above ground swimming pool is leaking. after 1/2 hour the pool has leaked 7/8 of a gallon of water. how many more gallons of water per hour is the swimming pool leaking?

Answer 1

The swimming pool is leaking 1 6/8 gallons of water per hour.

Answer 2

Answer:

1.75 gallons/hour

Step-by-step explanation:

Thinking process:

The leaking amount in a half hour = $\frac{7}{8}$

The amount of water that leaks per hour = $2 * \frac{7}{8} \\= \frac{7}{4}\\ = 1.75 gallons/hour$