Problema Solution

a piece of metal can last 80 minutes at 1550 degrees f.

a torch burn at 6332 degrees f

how long will it take to melt the metal with the torch

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We assume that the time of the melting is inversely proportional to the temperature of the torch.

Let 'x' represent the time needed for melting when the torch burn at 6332 degrees F.

6332*x = 1550*80

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x = 19.58 min

It will take approximately 19.58 minutes to melt the metal with the torch burning at 6332 degrees F.