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Algebra.Com's Answer #229575 by jim_thompson5910(35256) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Hint: In one second, \"we purchase 160 cans\". In two seconds, we purchase 2*160=320 cans. In three seconds, we purchase 3*160=480 cans. This pattern continues. So in say 100 seconds, we'll purchase 100*160=16,000 cans.\r
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