SOLUTION: hugh planted 8 trees in 6 hours. At this rate, how long would it take hugh to plant 11 trees

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Question 1018030: hugh planted 8 trees in 6 hours. At this rate, how long would it take hugh to plant 11 trees
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
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8/11 = 6/x
Let x = the number of hours to plant 11 trees.
11(6) = 8x
66 = 8x
66/8 = x
8.25 = x
It will take 8.25 hours to plant 11 trees.
Note: 8.25 hours = 8 hours and 25 minutes.