12 liters of water flow out of the faucet every 3/5 minute. How much water flows out each minute? How much water flows out in 2-2/5 minutes?

Answer 1

12 / (3/5) = x / 1

(3/5)x = 12

x = 20 liters

Amount leaked in 2 2/5 min = (20 L/min)(2 2/5 min) = (20L/min)(12/5 min) = 48 liters