Question

Two Containers have leaks. Container A begins with 80 ounces and leaks at a rate of 0.6 ounces per minute. Container B begins with 100 ounces and leaks at a rate of 1 ounce per minute. How many minutes before the containers have the same amount of ounces?

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Answer 1

50 mins

Explanation:

Set up the following equation:

80-0.6m=100-1m

1) Add 1m to both sides:

80+0.4m=100

2) Subtract 80 from both sides:

0.4m=20

3) Divide both sides by 0.4:

m=50

Let me know if you have any difficulty understanding how I set up the equation!