Question

Minnie spends 15.5 hours during a two week period to practice for a college entrance exam. At this rate how many hours will she spend during a 5 week period? A) 29.35 hours B) 31.25 hours C) 35.25 hours D) 38.75 hours

Answer 1

38.75 hours

Explanation:

15.5 hours/2 weeks = x hours/5 weeks

2x = 77.5

x = 38.75 hours

Answer 2

D. 38.75

In two weeks 15.5 hours were completed. Divide by 2 to get the weekly average being 7.75, then multiply by 5 and get 38.75