Question

contestants in a dance a thon rest for the same amount of time every hour. a couple rests for 25 minutes in 5 hours. how long did they rest in 8 hours?

Answer 1

25 / 5 = 5
8 x 5 = 40
The contestants rested for 40 minutes.

Answer 2

Set up a proportion.

25/5 = x/8

Cross multiply

25*8 = 200

200/5 = x

x= 40

Answer: They rest for 40 minutes in 8 hours.