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At 9 am, a bird bath contained 7/8 gallon of water. Each hour, 1/16 gallon evaporated. What time was it when 1/4 gallon of water remained?
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At 9 am, a bird bath contained 7/8 gallon of water. Each hour, 1/16 gallon evaporated. What time was it when 1/4 gallon of water remained?

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7/8 - (1/16 * x) = 1/4

x = 10

10 hours elapsed
7:00 PM
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