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\n" ); document.write( "An hourglass is turned over with the top part filled with sand. After 3 minutes, there are 855 mL of sand in the top half.
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document.write( "The rate is  =  = 15 mL of sand per minute.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Now add 3*15 mL to 855 mL. You will get 900 mL.\r\n" );
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document.write( "It is your answer.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Now you think why.\r\n" );
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