A 44-inch candle burns down in 88 hours. After how many hours will it have burned 3, one quarter341​ inches? Use the dropdown menu to state your answer as a decimal, mixed number, or improper fraction

To solve this, let's first calculate the rate at which the candle burns per hour.

The candle is 44 inches tall and burns for 88 hours, so the rate of burning per hour is:

\[
\frac{44 \, \text{inches}}{88 \, \text{hours}} = \frac{1}{2} \, \text{inches per hour}
\]

Now, the problem asks after how many hours the candle will burn down **3 and 1/4 inches** (which is \( 3 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{13}{4} \)).

Next, use the rate to find the time:

\[
\text{Time} = \frac{\text{Amount burned}}{\text{Rate}} = \frac{\frac{13}{4} \, \text{inches}}{\frac{1}{2} \, \text{inches per hour}} = \frac{13}{4} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{13 \times 2}{4} = \frac{26}{4} = 6.5 \, \text{hours}
\]

So, the candle will burn 3 and one quarter inches in **6.5 hours**.

### Answer: 6.5 hours

Let me know if you have any questions or need further details!

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4. What is the total number of hours to burn 1 inch?
5. If the candle burned 5 inches, how much time would have passed?

### Tip:
Whenever you have a constant rate of change, like this burning candle, dividing the total amount by the rate gives you the time required!

A 44-inch candle burns down in 88 hours. After how many hours will it have burned 3 and one quarter inches? Use the dropdown menu to state your answer as a decimal, mixed number, or improper fraction.

Learn how to calculate the time it takes for a 44-inch candle burning at a constant rate to burn down 3 and one quarter inches. This problem covers key concepts like rate of burn, fractions, and unit rates, suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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