Question

Rachel and Amanda are planting tulip bulbs. Rachel has planted 45 bulbs and is planting at a rate of 33 bulbs per hour, Amanda is planting at a rate of 36 bulbs per hour and has planted 36 bulbs. How long will it take Rachel and Amanda to plant the same number of bulbs? How many bulbs will that be?

Answer 1

3 hours

144 bulbs

Explanation:

33t + 45 = 36t + 36

Subtract 33t from both sides

45 = 3t + 36

subtract 36 fromboth sides

9 = 3t

divideboth sides by 3

3 = t

3 hours

How many bulbs will that be?

33(3) + 45

99 + 45

144