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) About Me  (Show Source):
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2t = 80

t = 80/2

t = 40

So in 40 hours (1 day, 16 hours), the tank will be empty.