Question

This week Melisa studied a total of 28 hours

for her PSAT. This total was more than four
times the amount of hours she studied last
week. How many hours did Melisa studied
last week?

Answer 1

• 7 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

At first let's understanding the question situation,

This week Melisa studied a total of 28 hours

for her PSAT.

so,This week studies=28 hours

According to the question;

This total was more than four

times the amount of hours she studied last

week.

And we have to find How many hours did Melisa studied last week.

Solution:-

• 
  `\sf{This~week ~study=4* last ~week~study}`

• 
  `\sf{28=4\ times last~week~study }`

• 
  `\sf{last~week~study=(28)/(4)}`

• 
  `\sf{last~week~study=\bold{7~hours}}`

Final answer:-

`\therefore` Melisa studied last week is 7 Hours.

Answer 2

7 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

This week Melisa studied for 28 hours. Last week she studied 1/4'th of it.

So to find last week study hours. Divide this weeks study hours by 4.

Last week study hours:

• this week study hours ÷ 4

`\sf \rightarrow (28)/(4)`

`\sf \rightarrow (7)/(1)`

`\sf \rightarrow 7`