Cars are entering a parking lot at a rate of 7 cars in the first minute, 10 cars in the second minute, 13 cars in the third minute and so on. If the parking lot is 3/4 full after 6 minutes, calculate how long it will take for the parking lot to be completely full.

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Cars are entering a parking lot at a rate of 7 cars in the first minute, 10 cars in
the second minute, 13 cars in the third minute and so on. If the parking lot is
3/4 full after 6 minutes, calculate how long it will take for the parking lot to be
completely full.
Transcribed Image Text:Cars are entering a parking lot at a rate of 7 cars in the first minute, 10 cars in the second minute, 13 cars in the third minute and so on. If the parking lot is 3/4 full after 6 minutes, calculate how long it will take for the parking lot to be completely full.
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