Question

Twenty-five pounds of oranges can be picked in four hours. At this rate, how many pounds can be picked in ten hours?

A) 10
B) 52 1/2
C) 58
D) 62 1/2

Answer 1

Hello,

4 hours => 25 pounds

10 hours => n pounds

n = 10 * 25 / 4 = 62,5 = 62 1/2

The correct answer is D.

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Answer 2

25 / x = 4 /10

cross multiply

4x = 25 * 10

4x = 250

x = 62.5 or = 62 1/2

Answer:

D) 62 1/2