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 the answer in pounds.

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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 the answer in pounds.

anonymous · Answer

there would be 0 pounds because if one-fifth is being taken away each hour for five hours..it will be nothing. :)

anonymous · Answer

a.
675.36 lbs
c.
655.36 lbs
b.
859.87 lbs
d.
480.34 lbs

anonymous · Answer

im sorri, I don't understand how any of those answers work?

anonymous · Answer

idk either

anonymous · Answer

well one-fifth of 2000(1 ton) is 400
so 1600 is left over after the 1st hr.
and im gonna try to  keep doing that but with each number that's left over.

anonymous · Answer

kk thanks

anonymous · Answer

okay, I got the answer: C, u need me to explain? lol

anonymous · Answer

nahh thanks

anonymous · Answer

oki