A liquid storage container is being filled at a constant rate. The container is being filled at a rate of 1 3
gallon per 1
4
minute.

1. Unit rate:StartFraction One-third gallons (4) over one-fourth minutes (4) EndFraction = StartFraction four-thirds gallons over 1 minute EndFraction

2. Find the equivalent rate for 4 minutes.

How many gallons of liquid will be in the container in 4 minutes?
Four-thirds gallons
12 gallons
StartFraction 16 over 3 EndFraction gallons
48 gallons