An oil burner in a housing development burns 76 gallons offuel oil per hour. At 9 A.M. on a very cold day the superintendent asks the housing manager to put in an emergency order for more fuel oil. At that time, the superintendent reports that he has on hand 266 gallons. At noon, he again comes to the manager, notifying her that no oil has been delivered. The maximum amount of time that the superintendent can continue to furnish heat without receiving more oil is

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An oil burner in a housing development burns 76 gallons offuel oil per hour. At 9 A.M. on a very cold day the superintendent asks the housing manager to put in an emergency order for more fuel oil. At that time, the superintendent reports that he has on hand 266 gallons. At noon, he again comes to the manager, notifying her that no oil has been delivered. The maximum amount of time that the superintendent can continue to furnish heat without receiving more oil is