Question

At 7 P.M., a burning candle is 16 inches tall. At 9:30 P.M., the candle is only 3.5 inches tall. At what rate is the height of the candle decreasing?

Answer 1

Answer: 5 inches per hour or 2.5 inches per half an hour

Explanation:

Amount of Time Passed: 2 hours 30 minutes

Difference in Candle Height: 12.5 inches

12.5 / 2.5 = 5 inches

5 inches per hour or 2.5 inches per half an hour

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