Question

10.
The lines graphed below show the amounts of water in two tanks as they were being
filled over time.
TANK FILLING RATES
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Amount of Water (gallons)
1,800
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
Tank A
Tank B
0
0.5
1 1.5 2
Time (minutes)
For each tank, explain whether or not there is a proportional relationship between
the amount of water, in gallons, and the time, in minutes. If there is a proportional
relationship, identify the unit rate. Use specific features of the graph to support
your answer
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Answer 1

Answer: Step-by-step explanation:

A proportional relationship exists. Since the graph is a straight line, you can say.

Tank A's unit rate is 666 2/3 gallons per minute. You'll figure it out by multiplying 1000 gallons by 1.5 minutes. 1000 divided by 1.5 equals 666.66 gallons, or 666 2/3 gallons.

The unit rate for Tank B is 300 gallons per minute. You can determine this by using 600 gallons in 2 minutes. 600/2 = 300 gallons per minutes