the dump truck weighs 18 tons when filled. at the same time the dump truck is being filled, an identical truck filled to capacit

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3 years ago

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y is being emptied at a rate of 1/8 ton per minute. how much sad is in each dump truck when the trucks are the same weight

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ss7ja [257] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-20T20:58:27+03:00

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2.25 tons would be without sand

Ksju [112] · Answer 2 · 2022-04-20T22:33:24+03:00

Ksju [112]3 years ago

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Answer:2 .25 Tons

Step-by-step explanation:

Weight of truck + sand when filled= 18 tons

Discharge rate per minute= 1/8 tons/ minute

Quantity of sand in the truck will be:

1/8tons per minute×18tons = 9/4 = 2.25tons