The rate at which the candle burns is calculated by dividing the length of the candle by the time it takes to burn down completely:
33 inches / 3 hours = 11 inches per hour
Therefore, the candle burns at a rate of 11 inches per hour.
A 33-inch candle burns down in 3 hours. At what rate does the candle burn, in inches per hour
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