Question

A baker makes a total of 5 loaves of bread in 2.5 hours. At that rate, how many loaves of bread could the baker make in 7 hours? Explain.

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Answer 1

14 =x

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

5 loaves x loaves

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

2.5 hours 7 hours

5 * 7 = 2.5 x

Divide by 2.5

35/2.5 = 2.5x/2.5

14 =x