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PLEASE HELP ME

a store sells two kinds of candles, scented and unscented. The scented candles burn 3/10 inch in 1/5 hour. The unscented candles burn 4/6 inch in 1/3 hour. it's due in 10 mins​

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the unscented candles burn faster at a rate of (1/3) inches/ hour

Explanation:

scented candles:

(1/12) / (20/60) = 1/4 inches/ hour

unscented candles:

(1/6) / (30/ 60) = 1/3 inches/ hour

hope it helps!