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Digital SAT Math Practice Question #2167

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A hot air balloon is at an altitude of 1,200 feet and descends at a constant rate of 75 feet per minute. After how many minutes will the balloon reach an altitude of 300 feet?
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Equation: $1200 - 75t = 300 \implies 75t = 900 \implies t = 900 / 75 = 12$ minutes....

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