Set Up and Solve an Equation $\frac { 5 } { 8 }$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Set up and solve an equation. Round to the nearest tenth. A $\frac { 5 } { 8 }$ -inch garden hose fills a child's pool in 1 hour. A $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ -inch garden hose fills a child's pool in 1.2 hours. How long will it take to fill the pool if both hoses are used at once?

• A) 0.4 hr
• B) 0.5 hr
• C) 1.8 hr
• D) 5.5 hr
• E) 4.5 hr

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Definitions:

Gustatory Region

The area of the brain responsible for the perception of taste, located primarily in the insular cortex and the frontal operculum.

Primary Somatosensory Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Tactile Stimulation

The application of touch or physical contact to stimulate sensory receptors in the skin, promoting emotional and physical health.