One tank is filling at a rate of

3

5

gallon per

1

2

minute. A second tank is filling at a rate of

5

9

gallon per

1

3

minute. Which tank is filling faster?

The answer is the 59 gallons per 13 minutes.

Step-by-step explanation:

the first tank is filling at a rate of 175 gallons per hour because 60/12 is 5 and 35*5 is 175. the second tank is filling at a rate of 272.3 gallons per hour because 60/13 is 4.6 and 59*4.6 is 272.3