SOLUTION: A 1200 foot long fence is being painted. After 2 hours, 96 feet has to be painted. Find the average rate of change in the number of unpainted fence per hour

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Question 1071581: A 1200 foot long fence is being painted. After 2 hours, 96 feet has to be painted. Find the average rate of change in the number of unpainted fence per hour
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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At 0 hours, there is 1200 feet unpainted.
At 2 hours, there is 96 feet unpainted.
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