Question

If a 12 tall foot corn silo empties at a rate of 6 inches a day, how long will it take for the silo to empty two thirds of it's grain?

Answer 1

2/3 of 12 = 8

12 ft= 144 in

8ft= 96 in

96/6=16

it will take 16 days

Answer 2

1 1/3 of a day

Explanation:

1 1/3

8 - 6 = 2,

1/3 of 6 = 2.