To lower a fever of 105 degrees, ice packs are applied for 1 minute and then removed for 5 minutes before being applied again. Each application lowers the fever by half a degree. How long will it take to lower the fever to 99 degrees?

🎲 Try a Random Question  |  Total Questions in Quiz: 121  |  🧠 Study this quiz with Flashcards
This question is part of a full practice quiz:
Health Careers Practice Entrance Test: Numerical Ability — practice the complete quiz, review flashcards, or try a random question.


To lower a fever of 105 degrees, ice packs are applied for 1 minute and then removed for 5 minutes before being applied again. Each application lowers the fever by half a degree. How long will it take to lower the fever to 99 degrees?






ADVERTISEMENT