The answer is 54x because 36+18=54, but then you have the x, so your answer is 54x
Do cross multiplication
<u>6</u> = <u>x</u>
18 12
Now cross multiply
(6)(12) = (18)(x)
72 = 18x
Divide both sides by 18
<u>72</u> = <u>18x</u>
18 18
4 = x
So tMei can complete 4 problems in 12 minutes.
Answer- 2 hours
6.50+3= 9.50
9.50•3= 28.5
54.50-28.50= 26
26/2= 13
13/ 6.50= 2