Question

An artist was able to draw one-seventh of a picture every hour.If he needed to paint 8 pictures for an art show,how many hours would it take him?

Answer 1

(1/7) / 1 = 8 / x...1/7 to 1 hr = 8 to x hrs
cross multiply
1/7x = 8
x = 8 * 7/1
x = 56 hrs <==

Answer 2

56 hours would be correct