Question

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

Answer 1

Well about half more time of the 8ft by 24ft wall

So 5 divided by 2 = 2.5 so its 7 and half hours.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

Whats half of 8 and 24?

Answer 7

4 and 12

Answer 8

why half?

Answer 9

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

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

Gotcha! okay thank you for explaining it to me!

Answer 12

Np.

Answer 13

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