Question

Suppose the temperature outside is dropping 3 degrees each hour. How much will the temperature change in 8 hours?

Answer 1

24 degrees

Explanation:

doesn't matter how you set up the fractions, just make sure the degrees are both on top or both on bottom

3°/1 hr = ?°/8 hours

cross multiply

3 x 8 = ? x 1

24 = ?