SOLUTION: Sam raked 3 bags of leaves in 16 minutes. if he continues to work at the same rate, about how long will it rake for him to rake 5 bags

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Question 1077360: Sam raked 3 bags of leaves in 16 minutes. if he continues to work at the same rate, about how long will it rake for him to rake 5 bags
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3bags/16min = 5bags/x
x = (5bags/3bags)*16min = 26.667min, or +highlight%2826min%29+ and +highlight%2840+sec%29+