A candle is 14 inches tall. Once the candle is lit, it burns at a rate of 0.8 inches per hour. How many hours will the candle last?

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Srini K asked Jan 19, 2022

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A candle is 14 inches tall. Once the candle is lit, it burns at a rate of 0.8 inches per hour. How many hours will the candle last?

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about 14 to 15 hours if it burns at that speed while it is burning

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