Question

A homeowner purchases insulation for her attic rated at R-15. She wants the attic insulated to R-30. If the insulation she purchased is 10 cm thick, what thickness does she need to use

Answer 1

Answer:

she need to use 20 cm thick

Explanation:

given data

wants the attic insulated = R-30

purchased = 10 cm thick

solution

as per given we can say that

10 cm is for the R 15

but she want for R 30

so  

R 30 thickness = $\frac{30}{15} \times 10$  

R 30 thickness = 20 cm

so she need to use 20 cm thick