Question

Sanjay and his paving crew laid 40 yards of new pavement. Jack and his crew just took over, and they can lay 15 yards of new pavement per hour. If Jack's crew works an 8-hour shift, how much pavement will have been laid in all?

Answer 1

Answer:

$40 yds \: + 8hrs\times \frac{15yds}{hr } = \\ 40yds+ 120yds \: = 160yds$