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the dump truck weighs 18 tons when filled. at the same time the dump truck is being filled, an identical truck filled to capacity is being emptied at a rate of 1/8 ton per minute. how much sad is in each dump truck when the trucks are the same weight

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2.25 tons would be without sand


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Answer:2 .25 Tons

Explanation:

Weight of truck + sand when filled= 18 tons

Discharge rate per minute= 1/8 tons/ minute

Quantity of sand in the truck will be:

1/8tons per minute×18tons = 9/4 = 2.25tons

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