Question

Robert can make 24 gadgets in 2.5 hours. How many can he make in
11.25 hours?

Answer 1

108 gadgets

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

24 gadgets x gadget

------------------- = ---------------

2.5 hours 11.25 hours

Using cross products

24 * 11.25 = 2.5 *x

270 = 2.5x

Divide by 2.5

270/2.5 = 2.5x/2.5

108 = x