Answer: 125
Step-by-step explanation:
5^3=5*5*5=125
Answer: The length of the candle was 13.5 inches before it was lit.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the length of candle in the beginning be c.
Constant rate of change in length of candle= -1.6 inches per hour
Since rate of change is constant so the length of candle can be represented by a linear function [Linear function has constant rate of change.]
Linear function : f(x)= mx+c , where x= independent variable.
m= constant rate of change and c= initial value of function.
Let x = Number of hours after the candle was lit.
Put m= -1.6 , x= 3 and f(x)= 8.7 , we get

Hence, the length of the candle was 13.5 inches before it was lit.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The prime cost = 4 times the value of material used
Former Prime cost = 540
Value of material = 540 / 4 = Rs. 135
Since ;
Prime cost = raw material + wages
540 = 135 + wages
Wages = 540 - 135
Wages = 405
Increase in raw material ; 3 : 4
New cost of raw materials = (4/3) * 135 = 180
Decrease in wage ; 4 : 5
New wage = 4/5 * 405 = 324
New prime cost :
180 + 324
= 504