SOLUTION: Jason can cut 5 square meters of grass in 30 seconds. How long will it take him to cut his backyard that has dimensions of 15m x 30m? (Minutes)

SOLUTION: Jason can cut 5 square meters of grass in 30 seconds. How long will it take him to cut his backyard that has dimensions of 15m x 30m? (Minutes)

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Question 832793: Jason can cut 5 square meters of grass in 30 seconds. How long will it take him to cut his backyard that has dimensions of 15m x 30m? (Minutes)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39627) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The description and question is a proportion.

, letting m=HowManyMinutes; note that 0.5 minute is the same as 30 seconds.

Solve for m.
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