SOLUTION: If a generator can run for 6 hours when its fuel tank is 3/5 full, how long can it run when the fuel tank is 1/2 full? less than 3 hours

Question 1123369: If a generator can run for 6 hours when its fuel tank is 3/5 full, how long can it run when the fuel tank is 1/2 full?
less than 3 hours

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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generator can run for 6 hours when its fuel tank is 3/5 full, how long can it run when the fuel tank is 1/2 full?
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Assuming constant rate, rate not depending on how full,

-----------------five hours
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a generator can run for 6 hours when its fuel tank is 3/5 full, how long can it run when the fuel tank is 1/2 full?
less than 3 hours

This is WRONG: ~~-----------------four hours~~
It's NOT 4 hours!
DON'T EVER TAKE AN ANSWER FROM THE PERSON who says it's 4 hours!
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