Question

A crew can clear 1/2 ton of dirt in 30 minutes. how many tons can they clear in 4 hours

Answer 1

Answer: 4 tons

Step-by-step explanation:

30 minutes multiplied by 2 is 1 hour and 1 half times 2 is 1 ton, so the crew can clear one ton every hour. 4 hours times 1 ton is 4 tons an hour.

Answer 2

Answer: 4 tons

Explanation:

Since the crew can clear 1/2 ton in 30 minutes, 4 hours has eight 30 minutes, which means that 8x1/2 = 4