Question

a warehouse has 46 truckloads of recycled plastic. they use 8 truckloads each day. when there are a fewer than 16 truckloads, more needs to be ordered. figure out how many truckloads will be left after 2 days.. after 3 days when will more need to be ordered?

Answer 1

Now: 46
At the end of
Day 1: 38
Day 2: 30
Day 3: 22
Day 4: 14 - order more
Day 5: 6
Day 6: out of stock unless more has arrived

Answer 2

ummhhh
loads after day 1 = 46-8 = 38
loads after day 2 = 38-8 = 36
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Answer 3

thanks!!!