8. In a chemical reaction, a certain compound changes into another compound at a rate proportional to the unchanged amount. There is 40 grams of the original compound initially and 35 grams after 1 hour. When will 75% of the compound be changed? Show all the steps. Writing the CORRECT final answer only will give you 1 point.

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8. In a chemical reaction, a certain compound changes into another compound at a rate proportional
to the unchanged amount. There is 40 grams of the original compound initially and 35 grams
after 1 hour. When will 75% of the compound be changed?
Show all the steps. Writing the CORRECT final answer only will give you 1 point.
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