Question

Each of Hashim's comedy shows lasts for 75 minutes. He tells an average of 8 jokes every minute. How many of Hashim's comedy shows does one need to watch to hear 2400 jokes? Choose 1 answer: Choose 1 answer:

Answer 1

In this case we can make a proportion.

$\frac{8 \: jokes}{75 \: mins} = \frac{x \: jokes}{1200 \: mins}$
Now cross multiply.

9600 = 75x

Divide both sides by 75.

X=128

He will make 128 jokes in 1200 mins.

Answer 2

Answer: 4 shows

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this question, first, we have to multiply the number of jokes in one minute (8) by the length of the show (75)

8 x 75= 600 jokes per show

Now that we have the amount of jokes in one show, we simply have to divide the number of jokes asked (2400) by the number of jokes per show (600)

2400/ 600=4  shows

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