
Janae G.
asked 02/05/16Need help with word problem
A road crew can repave
120
miles of road each hour. They must repave a road that is
45
miles long. How long will it take the crew to repave the road?
120
miles of road each hour. They must repave a road that is
45
miles long. How long will it take the crew to repave the road?
More
1 Expert Answer
Frank Y. answered 02/05/16
Tutor
4.8
(21)
Frank, the Science/Math Teacher
put together a ratio, so (note it's given as miles/hr, while I flipped the whole ratio to hr/mile)
1 hr/120 miles = x hr/45 miles
1 hr x 45 miles/ 120 miles = x hrs
1 hr x 3/8 = 3/8 hr or 22.5 minutes
Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.
Ask a question for free
Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.
OR
Find an Online Tutor Now
Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.
David W.
02/05/16