Question

A machine can produce 6yards of fabric in 2 minutes. How much fabric can the machine produce in 1 hour?

Answer 1

180 yards

Explanation:

write a ratio

in this case the ratio is 6:2 because its 6 yards every 2 minutes

theres 60 minutes in one hour

so the new ratio is ? :60 (you're finding the ?)

2 x 30 = 60

6 x 30 = 180

180:60

180 yards in 1 hour

hope this helps

Answer 2

180

Explanation:

2 times 30 equals 60 which is an hour so 6 times 30 equals 180.