A typical American household uses 150,000 gallons of water per year. Which of these conclusions is correct about the annual water usage in a typical American household?

A. Toilets, showers, and leaks use up almost 75,000 gallons of water.
B. Faucets, toilets, and dishwashers use up almost 37,500 gallons of water.
C. Toilets, baths, and clothes washer use up almost 75,000 gallons of water.
D. Faucets, dishwasher, and clothes washer use up almost 37,500 gallons of water.

Question

A typical American household uses 150,000 gallons of water per year. Which of these conclusions is correct about the annual water usage in a typical American household?

A.  Toilets, showers, and leaks use up almost 75,000 gallons of water.
B. Faucets, toilets, and dishwashers use up almost 37,500 gallons of water.
C. Toilets, baths, and clothes washer use up almost 75,000 gallons of water.
D. Faucets, dishwasher, and clothes washer use up almost 37,500 gallons of water.

anonymous · Answer

i would say that c is probably correct because they are three major water users and they take up about half of the water used per year

anonymous · Answer

Okay this is the image they gave me to look at:

anonymous · Answer

oh, ok that helps, take the percentages and multiply them by 150000 and add them together to find the correct percentages

anonymous · Answer

Okay thanks so much!!

anonymous · Answer

Sure thing! Tag me if you need help in the future!