Question

Two electricians are assigned to work on a remote control wiring job. One electrician works 8 1/2 hours each day, and the other electrician works 2 1/2 hours each day. If both work for 5 days, how many hours longer does

the first electrician work than the second electrician?

Answer 1

8.5 • 5 = 42.5
2.5 • 5 = 12.5
42.5 - 12.5 = 30
The first electrician worked 30 hours longer than the second electrician.