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1440 tons of grain were brought to a silo over two days. On the second day, 80% of the amount of the grain delivered during the first day was brought in. How many tons of grain were delivered to the silo on the first day?

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Answer:

800

Explanation:

User WSkinner
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Answer is 800
because if you do
1440=0.8t+t
1440=1.8t
800=t
so the first day is 800 tons and the second day is 640 tons
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