Asked by thomas

The oil burner in a certain house is used to heat the house and to heat the hot water.During the seven cold months when the house is heated, an average of 200 gallons of oil a month is used.In the remaining five months, when the house is not heated, a total of 200 gallons of oil is used.What percentage of the year's oil supply is required to heat water during these five months?

a. 1/8%
b. 7%
c. 8%
d. 12 1/2%
e. 14%

please answer and explain
Answered by Ms. Sue
OK, Thomas. We've shown you how to do many of your problems. Now it's your turn. What is YOUR answer?

Answered by thomas
I had a lot of homework

7 months= 200x7=1400
5 months= 200
year= 1600

1600/100=16

200/16=12.5

so, my answer is d

but I am not sure, I want to make sure the answer, Ms Sue
Answered by Ms. Sue
D is right! :-)
Answered by a guy
no is e 14% the answer key says that i'm A+ teacher


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