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Question 131418: Hello I submitted this problem earlier but, I put the wrong e-mail. Could I please have some help. Thanks. Martin has a 3 bulb camping light that holds 4 batteries. When only one bulb is burning the batteries last 6hrs. When 2 bulbs are burning the batteries last 3 hours. How long will they last with all 3 burning.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
k = (number of bulbs)*(time batteries last)
k+=+1%2A6
k+=+2%2A3
These examples are given. From them I conclude that k+=+6
6+=+3%2At
t+=+2hrs with 3 bulbs burning