Answer:
C. 11/2÷9/4
Step-by-step explanation:
This question can be solved using a rule of three.
In 2 + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2*4 + 1}{4} = \frac{9}{4}2+
4
1
=
4
2∗4+1
=
4
9
hours, the tank loses 5 + \frac{1}[2} = \frac{5*2 + 1}{2} = \frac{11}{2} gallons. How much does it lose in an hour?
1 hour - x gallons
9/4 hours - 11/2 gallons
So
\frac{9x}{4} = \frac{11}{2}
4
9x
=
2
11
x = \frac{\frac{11}{2}}{\frac{9}{4}}x=
4
9
2
11
So the correct answer is C.
