Question

1. in the first week, a fresh - cut christmas tree in your home will consume about a quart of water per day. about how many gallons of water will a christmas tree need in the first week? express your answer as a mixed number. answer: ______

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the number of days in a week

There are 7 days in a week.

Step2: Calculate total quarts of water consumed

The tree consumes 1 quart per day, so in 7 days, it consumes \( 1 \times 7 = 7 \) quarts.

Step3: Convert quarts to gallons

Since 1 gallon = 4 quarts, we divide the total quarts by 4: \( \frac{7}{4} \)

Step4: Convert improper fraction to mixed number

\( \frac{7}{4} = 1\frac{3}{4} \)

Answer:

\( 1\frac{3}{4} \) gallons