SOLUTION: A filled tub loses 2 gallons of water every hour. If the tub holds 80 gallons, how long will it be before the tank is empty?
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Question 710776: A filled tub loses 2 gallons of water every hour. If the tub holds 80 gallons, how long will it be before the tank is empty?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2t = 80
t = 80/2
t = 40
So in 40 hours (1 day, 16 hours), the tank will be empty.
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