Question

Ryan is installing new flooring in his house. Ryan can install 100 square feet of flooring in 5 hours. How much new flooring can Ryan install in 40 hours?

Answer 1

Here's what you need to do:

We know that Ryan can install 100 square feet of flooring in 5 hours.

So, if we take 100 square feet, and divide by 5 hours, 100/5, we end up with 20, meaning Ryan can install 20 square feet of flooring every hour.

Then, simply multiply 20 by 40, 20*40, and you end up with 800.

Meaning, in 40 hours, Ryan can install 800 square feet of flooring.

Answer: 800 square feet.