A faucet in a bathtub pours out 2 1/4 gallons of water every minute.

How many gallons of water will pour out in 3 1/2 minutes?

Express your answer in simplest terms.

Simply multiply 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 = 7 7/8 gallons of water or 7.875

In 1 minute 2 1/4 gallons

In 2 minutes 4 1/2 gallons (2 1/4 x 2)

In 3 minutes 6 3/4 (2 1/4 x 3)

In the remaining 1/2 minute it will pour out 1 1/8 gallons (2 1/4 : 2)

Add that to the 6 3/4 and you will also get 7 7/8 gallons