The lines graphed below dhow the amounts of water in two tanks as they were being filled over time.For each tank, explain whether or not there is a proportional relationship between the amount of water, in gallons, and the time in minutes. If there is a proportional relationship, identify the unit rate. Use specific features of the graph to support your answer.
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There is a proportional relationship. You can tell this because the graph is a straight line.
The unit rate for tank A is 666 2/3 gallons per minute. You will determine this by using the rate 1000 gallons in 1.5 minutes. 1000/1.5 = 666.66... or 666 2/3 gallons.
The unit rate for Tank B is 300 gallons per minute. You can determine this by using 600 gallons in 2 minutes. 600/2 = 300 gallons per minute.