Bryan and Stephen are helping their parents repaint the garage. Bryan begins painting the north side of the garage, while Stephen paints the west side. After 2 hours, Bryan has painted 125 square feet, and Stephen has painted 106 square feet.

If they continue at this rate, how much more area will Bryan have painted than Stephen after 3 and a half hours?

Question

Bryan and Stephen are helping their parents repaint the garage. Bryan begins painting the north side of the garage, while Stephen paints the west side. After 2 hours, Bryan has painted 125 square feet, and Stephen has painted 106 square feet.

If they continue at this rate, how much more area will Bryan have painted than Stephen after 3 and a half hours?

anonymous · Answer

$$(125-106)\frac{3.5}{2}=33.25 \text{ square feet} $$