Question

If 1/3 of 33 bakers can make 89 pretzels in 2 1/2 hours, then how many pretzels can 5 3/4 bakers make in 1 1/2 hours? Explain your reasoning. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

11 bakers makes 89 pretzels in 2.5 hours

11 bakers makes 35.6 pretzels in 1 hour

1 baker makes 3.23636 pretzels in 1 hour

so, 5.75 bakers in 1.5 hours at 3/23636 pretzels per hour will make....

5.75* 1.5 * 3.23636 = 27.9136 pretzels