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    How long to fill Bob's truck with tar paper?

    Okay I see the connection. I'm a bit fuzzy concerning the details, but I'll learn it within a few weeks at school, so it's all right. I'll revisit it then. Thanks :)
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    How long to fill Bob's truck with tar paper?

    Sorry, the problem is, I haven't learned integration yet, so I can't use it. But I think I might have it using another method. If \frac{dx}{dt}=.2222yd2/sec, I could substitute into the derivative, \frac{dy}{dt}=5\frac{dx}{dt} to get \frac{dy}{dt}=1.1111 lbs/sec. So its saying that tar paper...
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    How long to fill Bob's truck with tar paper?

    Related Rates Verification, Help Please! Homework Statement The capacity of Bob's truck is 72 lbs. He needs to carry as much tar paper as possible and 1 square yard weighs 5 lbs. If the paper comes off the roll at 2 square feet per second, how long will it take to fill his truck? Homework...
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