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Point 17Dimension analysis for word problems

What do we see?

Too many units mentioned in a word problem.

What do we understand?

Use dimensional analysis to eliminate options — check which one leaves the units asked for.

Question 1 of 2

A landscaper uses a hose that puts 88x ounces of water in a bucket in 5y minutes. Which expression represents the number of ounces of water the hose puts in the bucket in 9y minutes at this rate?