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
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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
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
D is right! :-)
no is e 14% the answer key says that i'm A+ teacher
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