Question

Ryan is installing new flooring in his house. Ryan can install 144 square feet of flooring in 3 hours. How much new flooring can Ryan install in 18 hours?

Answer 1

In 3 hours Ryan installs 144 square feet of flooring. In 18 hours he installs 864 square feet. How many times does 3 go in to 18? It goes 6 times. So you take 6 x 144 and it = 864.

Answer 2

Here's what you need to do:

We know that Ryan can install 144 square feet of flooring in 3 hours.

So, if we take 144 square feet, and divide by 3 hours, 144 / 3, we end up with 48, meaning Ryan can install 48 square feet of flooring every hour.

Then, simply multiply 48 by 18, 48 x 18, and you end up with 864.

Meaning, in 18 hours, Ryan can install 864 square feet of flooring.

Answer: 864 square feet.