Question

A one-ton ice sculpture is melting so that it loses one-fifth of its weight per hour. How much of the sculpture will be left after five hours ? write it in pounds

Answer 1

the equation is
\[(\frac{4}{5})^5\]

Answer 2

lose 1/5 per hour means every hour it is 4/5 (80%) of the previous amount. i get
\[.8^5=.32768\]

Answer 3

sierra - plz look at the light passing thru water question when u have a chance

Answer 4

my choices are 675.36lbs
859.87lbs 655.36lbs 480.34lbs

Answer 5

i figured out the answer 655.36lbs