Question
the current temperature is 48F. it is expected to drop 1.5F each hour, determine in how many hours the temp will be 36F.
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To determine how many hours it will take for the temperature to drop from 48°F to 36°F, we can set up the following equation:
1. Start temperature: 48°F
2. End temperature: 36°F
3. Temperature drop per hour: 1.5°F
First, find the total temperature drop required:
\[
\text{Total drop} = 48°F - 36°F = 12°F
\]
Next, find out how many hours it will take for the temperature to drop 12°F at a rate of 1.5°F per hour:
\[
\text{Hours} = \frac{\text{Total drop}}{\text{Drop per hour}} = \frac{12°F}{1.5°F/hour} = 8 \text{ hours}
\]
Therefore, it will take 8 hours for the temperature to drop from 48°F to 36°F.
1. Start temperature: 48°F
2. End temperature: 36°F
3. Temperature drop per hour: 1.5°F
First, find the total temperature drop required:
\[
\text{Total drop} = 48°F - 36°F = 12°F
\]
Next, find out how many hours it will take for the temperature to drop 12°F at a rate of 1.5°F per hour:
\[
\text{Hours} = \frac{\text{Total drop}}{\text{Drop per hour}} = \frac{12°F}{1.5°F/hour} = 8 \text{ hours}
\]
Therefore, it will take 8 hours for the temperature to drop from 48°F to 36°F.