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Ryan is installing new flooring in his house. Ryan can install 169 square feet of flooring in 3 hours. How much new flooring can Ryan install in 24 hours?

A.
312 square feet
B.
4,056 square feet
C.
4,081 square feet
D.
1,352 square feet

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Answer:

D. 1352 square feet

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Set equal ratios and solve for missing number x:

  • 169 ft² ⇒ 3 hrs
  • x ft² ⇒ 24 hrs

  • x = 169*24/3 = 1352 ft²

The matching choice is D.

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