Question

If 40 yards of carpet weighs 50 pounds, how much does 44 yards weigh in pounds? PLSSS HURRY IN CLASS NOW

Answer 1

55 Pounds

Explanation:

Given that;

40 Yards of Carpet = 50 Pounds

44 Yards of Carpet = ? Pounds

Solve;

Based on the given we can make a proportion:

`\mathrm{(40\;Yards)/(50\;Pounds) =(44\;Yards)/(x\;Pounds) }`

Using the proportion to solve;

Multiply Cross:

50 × 44 = 2200

40 × x = 40x

Divide both sides by 40 ⇒ 2200 = 40x

2200/40 = 40x/40

x = 55

As a result, if 40 yards of carpet weighs 50 pounds, 44 yards of carpet will weigh 55 pounds

Check Answer:

Divide pounds over yards - 50/40 = 1.25

1.25 means 1 yards = 1.25

1.25 × 40 = 50

Thus, 1.25 × 44 = 55

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