ashley3125 ashley3125
  • 01-10-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

Jesus can wash 6 cars in 40 minutes. At this rate, how many cars can Jesus
wash in 4 hours?

Respuesta :

mathstudent55
mathstudent55 mathstudent55
  • 01-10-2020

Answer:

36

Step-by-step explanation:

4 hours * (60 minutes)/(1 hour) = 240 minutes

We can use a proportion.

6 cars : 40 minutes = x cars : 240 minutes

6/40 = x/240

3/20 = x/240

20x = 3 * 240

x = 3 * 12

x = 36

Answer: 36

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Unlike the cell membrane, the cell wall is
The major elements of organic molecules is carbon identify three other carbon is normally bonded to
Martin had 7 pounds of grapes left, and he gave away 25 of them. Explain how to use compatible numbers to estimate the amount of grapes he gave away.
True or false- the first site that comes up in google search is always the most accurate
How many fontanelles does a newborn​ have, and when do they​ close? chap 8?
Which character relationship in The Tempest is the best representation of linguistic imperialism? A. Prospero and Caliban B. Boatswain and Gonzalo C.
Put in order from least to greatest 1.1..., 1 1/10, 1.01
When evacuating victims and endangered personnel in a severe emergency in relation to the support zone where should routes be directed?
What does the dialogue between Sergei and the goldfish reveal about their relationship
Write an equivalent expression for (x-6)(x-3) by using the distributive property and by modeling.