Question

A builder uses the rule "Multiply the number of trusses needed by 50 to get the length of a roof." If 8 trusses are needed to build a roof of length 400 inches and 10 trusses are need to build a roof of length 500 inches, how many trusses are needed to build a roof of length 250 inches?

A.
4 trusses

B.
5 trusses

C.
6 trusses

D.
7 trusses

Answer 1

5 is correct I am college student

Answer 2

B. (5 trusses)

Following the rule you need to multiply by 50 to get the length of the roof and 5 • 50 = 250