Question

Austin takes 4 hours to make 2 backpacks and a handbag. The time he takes to

make a backpack is twice the time he takes for a handbag. Find the time he takes to
make a handbag.

Answer 1

Explanation

b = 2h is given

2 b + h = 4 hours is given sub in the top equation

2 (2h) + h = 4

5h = 4

h = 4/5 hr or 48 minutes