Question

The washing machine uses 128 gallons of water to wash eight loads of clothes.



How many gallons will the washing machine use to wash 5 loads of clothes?

Answer 1

Answer:

80 gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

128 for 8 loads, correct?

Take 128, divide by 8 to get the amount for 1 load

You'll get 16.

Then, Multiply 16 by 5. :)