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The temperature fell 16 degrees Fahrenheit from 45F to 29F in 12 hours. How much would the temperature fall over 18 hours if the pattern continued?

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It would fall 24F, if 45F is the starting point.

16/12=1.33=4/3
(4/3)*18=24
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