Question

Jonathan's parents told him that for every 5 hours of homework or reading he completes, he would be able to play 3 hours of video games. His friend Lucas's parents told their son that he could play 30 minutes for every hour of homework or reading time he completes. if both boys spend the same amount of time on homework and reading this week, which boy gets more time playing vidio games.

Answer 1

In order for them to work the same amount of time, you would have to make Lucas work for five hours (so he could have the same minimum time as Jonathan). So multiply Lucas's 30 minutes by five, and that equals a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes. So when Jonathan works for five hours he plays for three hours, but when Lucas works for 5 hours he only plays for 2 hours and 30 minutes. So Jonathan spends more time playing video games.