If 1700 ounces are collected from nozzles in 90 seconds, what is the flow volume in gallons per minute?

To determine the flow volume in gallons per minute from the collected ounces, it's essential to convert ounces into gallons and then calculate the rate per minute.

First, know that there are 128 ounces in a gallon. Therefore, starting with the amount collected:

• Convert ounces to gallons:

1700 ounces ÷ 128 ounces/gallon = approximately 13.28125 gallons

Next, to find the flow rate per minute, you need to adjust for the fact that the collection occurred over 90 seconds. Since there are 60 seconds in a minute, you can calculate how many gallons correspond to one minute:

• Calculate gallons per minute:

13.28125 gallons collected in 90 seconds means you can establish a flow rate:

(13.28125 gallons / 90 seconds) × 60 seconds/minute = approximately 8.85 gallons per minute.

This calculation shows a conversion based on the time taken for the collection as well as converting from ounces to gallons. Hence, the correct flow volume in gallons per minute is approximately 8.85, aligning it with the given answer.