First, we can raise each number to the second power by multipying it by itself. :)
1^2=1
4^2=16
9^2=81
16^2=256
These numbers are called "perfect squares" because their square roots are whole numbers, rather than decimals. For example, If you had a square with an area of 16, the side legnths of the square would be the whole (thus "perfect") number 4. For this reason, 16 (4^2) is considered a "perfect square" number. I hope that makes sense!! :)
Answer:
work is shown and pictured
For every 1/4 metric ton it takes 1/8 hours
then multipling by 8 to make the hours =1
for every 2 metric tons it take 1 hour
so the quotient is 2 metric tons per 1 hour
