Question

Henry can write 5 pages of his novel in 4 hours. At this rate, how many pages can Henry write in 8 hours?

Answer 1

10 pages if he can write 5 pages in 4 hours then you double that for 8 hours

Answer 2

Henry can write 10 pages in 8 hours.

Explanation:

Our unit rate (number of pages in a given number of hours) is

5 pages

--------------

4 hrs

It is not necessary to perform the indicated division. Just multiply this unit rate by '8 hours':

5 pages

-------------- * 8 hrs = 10 pages

4 hrs

Henry can write 10 pages in 8 hours.