Do you think the amount of water wasted by the leaky faucet over the course of 1 day is closer to the estimate of one cup, one gallon, or 1 shower? Explain your reasoning. 25 gallons are used in one 10 minute shower. 1 shower= 1 day. 10 minutes= 1 shower. 2.5 gallons = 1 minute.

Equivalent measures Conversion ratios

30 drips = 1 minute 30 drips/1 minute - 1 minute/30 drips

15,140 drips/1 gallon - 1 gallon/15,140

16 cups/1 gallon- 1 gallon/16 cups.

15,140 drips = 1 gallon

16 cups = 1 gallon.