SOLUTION: At work, you have a distilled water dispenser that holds 800 ounces. The tank goes down an average of 175 ounces a day. Your place of business is open 6 days a week, Monday-Saturda

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Question 987256: At work, you have a distilled water dispenser that holds 800 ounces. The tank goes down an average of 175 ounces a day. Your place of business is open 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday, and it is your job to keep the water dispenser full. How many times do you have to refill the dispenser in four work weeks?
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The office uses 5.25 refills in 4 weeks.
ANSWER: You must refill 6 times if you start with under 200 ounces, 5 if you start with more than 200 ounces.