Hiram raises earthworms. In a square of compost 4 ft by 4 ft, he can have 1000 earthworms. How many earthworms can he have if his square of compost has a side length that is 8 times longer?

A. 8000

B. 64,000

C. 256,000

D. 32,000

Question

Hiram raises earthworms. In a square of compost 4 ft by 4 ft, he can have 1000 earthworms. How many earthworms can he have if his square of compost has a side length that is 8 times longer?

A. 8000	

B. 64,000	

C. 256,000	

D. 32,000

anonymous · Answer

1000/16=x/1024

anonymous · Answer

The numerators are the number of worms, and the denominators are the areas of the pens. Do you know how to solve that?

anonymous · Answer

4 years ago i did lol ...

anonymous · Answer

Haha cross multiply, solve for x....

anonymous · Answer

1,024,000=16x

anonymous · Answer

Why would anyone raise earthworms is the real question..

anonymous · Answer

lmao right no friends.. stupid questiosn

anonymous · Answer

You should get B. by the way.

anonymous · Answer

no i totally spaced out n can not remeber how to cross multiply for the life of me, ty so much

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome :]