Estabon poured himself a hot beverage that had a temperature

Estabon poured himself a hot beverage that had a temperature of 199 degree F then set it on the kitchen table to cool. The temperature of the kitchen was a constant 74 degree F. If the drink cooled to 178 degree F in 4 minutes, how long will it take for the drink to cool to 96 degree F? (Do nor round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest minute as needed.)

Solution

given 178⁰ F in 4 min

ie.,

178⁰ F -------> 4 min

96⁰ F --------> x

Now x= (96*4) /178 =2.16 =2 Min