Q62. - Algebra 2

Question

Find the product of $\left(\frac{4\text{ liters}}{5\text{ minutes}}\right)60 \text{minutes}$. Include the appropriate units with your answer.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The simplified multiplication is written as $\left(\frac{4\text{ liters}}{5\text{ minutes}}\right)60 \text{minutes}=48 \text{liters}$.
 

Step 1. Write down the given information.

The given multiplication to be evaluated is $\left(\frac{4\text{ liters}}{5\text{ minutes}}\right)60 \text{minutes}$. 

Step 2. Calculation.

Simplifying the given multiplication $\left(\frac{4\text{ liters}}{5\text{ minutes}}\right)60 \text{minutes}$.

 $\begin{array}{c}\left(\frac{4\text{ liters}}{5\text{ minutes}}\right)60\text{\hspace{0.17em}minutes}=\frac{4\text{ liters}}{5\text{ minutes}}\times 60\text{\hspace{0.17em}minutes}\\ =48\text{\hspace{0.33em}liters}\end{array}$

Step 3. Conclusion.

The simplified multiplication is written as $\left(\frac{4\text{ liters}}{5\text{ minutes}}\right)60 \text{minutes}=48 \text{liters}$.