SOLUTION: I have re-done this problem alot and i still do not get it ! :
a factory prouduces 6 motorcycles in 9 hours. how long does it take to prouduce 8 motor cycles?
* set up a proport
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a factory prouduces 6 motorcycles in 9 hours. how long does it take to prouduce 8 motor cycles?
* set up a proport
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Question 407943: I have re-done this problem alot and i still do not get it ! :
a factory prouduces 6 motorcycles in 9 hours. how long does it take to prouduce 8 motor cycles?
* set up a proportion and solve* Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! a factory prouduces 6 motorcycles in 9 hours. how long does it take to prouduce 8 motor cycles?
Let x = time (hours) to build 8
then
6/9 = 8/x
cross-multiplying:
6x = 72
x = 12 hours
