Question

Sixty-two desks can be assembled in 108.5 hours. At this rate, about how many desks can be assembled in 250 hours? Round to the nearest whole number.

Answer 1

143 desks

62 desks

108.5 hours

=

x desks

250 hours

15500 = 108.5x

142.8 = x

Round to 143

Explanation:

Answer 2

In 250 hours 143 seats can be assembled.

Explanation:

62 desks can be assembled in 108.5 hours.

In 108.5 hours 62 desks can be assembled.

In 1 hour
`(62)/(108.5)` seats can be assembled.

In 250 hours
`(62)/(108.5)* 250` seats can be assembled.

In 250 hours 142.86 seats can be assembled.

Hence, In 250 hours 143 seats can be assembled. (Round to nearest whole number)