Question

A crew of highway workers paved 2/15 mile in 20 minutes. if they worked at the same rate, what portion of a mile will they pave in one hour. Explain

Answer 1

20 mins = 2/15 miles

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Find 1 min :
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1 min = 2/15 ÷ 20

1 min = 2/15 x 1/20

1 min = 1/150 miles

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Find 60 min :
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60 mins = 1/150 x 60

60 mins = 2/5 miles

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Answer: 2/5 miles can be paved in 1 hour.
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