Question

A candle that is 8 inches tall burns at a rote of 3/4. inches per hour. Find the height of the candle ofter 4 hours. O 7 inches 2 inches 5 inches O 6 inches​

Answer 1

5 inches

Explanation:

Rate: 3/4 in/hr

In 4 hours, the amount that burned is 4 hr * 3/4 in/hr = 3 in

Amount of candle left: 8 in - 3 in = 5 in

Answer: 5 inches