A river is rising at a rate of 3 inches per hour. If the river rises 2 feet, it will exceed flood stage. How long can the river rise before it floods?

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anonymous · Answer

well   first of all   1ft  =  12 in
then  2 ft  = 24 in
 if the rises          3 in   --------->  1 hour
                          24 in --------- >  x hour

                     3 x = 24 (1 )                    x = 8 hours

thats all

anonymous · Answer

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