A Container of Hot Liquid Is Placed in a Freezer

question 40

Multiple Choice

A container of hot liquid is placed in a freezer that is kept at a constant temperature of 15 F. The initial temperature of the liquid is 170 F. After 4 minutes, the liquid´s temperature is 64 F. How much longer will it take for its temperature to decrease to 32 F? Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A)2.21 minutes
• B)3.68 minutes
• C)3.31 minutes
• D)4.04 minutes
• E)1.47 minutes

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