It took James 5 hours to paint an 8ft by 24ft wall. At this rate, how long would it take him to paint a 12ft by 36ft wall? Explain how you got your answer

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nathan917 · Answer

Well about half more time of the 8ft by 24ft wall

So 5 divided by  2 = 2.5 so its 7 and half hours.

anonymous · Answer

where did you get the 5 divided by 2 from? @nathan917

nathan917 · Answer

Well It took James 5 hours to paint an 8ft by 24ft wall.

anonymous · Answer

Wait it takes about 1/4 more time so would it be 6.25 hours?

nathan917 · Answer

well it took him 5 hrs to paint a 8ftx24ft wall.

nathan917 · Answer

Whats half of 8 and 24?

nathan917 · Answer

4 and 12

anonymous · Answer

why half?

nathan917 · Answer

Because  12ft if 4 more than 8 and  36ft if 12 more than 24. so..

nathan917 · Answer

So its about half more time. Get what im saying?

anonymous · Answer

Gotcha! okay thank you for explaining it to me!

nathan917 · Answer

Np.

nathan917 · Answer

Ty. for the medal remember im always there to help.