SOLUTION: Dr. Taylor can see 10 patients in 5 hours. At this rate, how long would it take him to see 40 patients?

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Question 251509: Dr. Taylor can see 10 patients in 5 hours. At this rate, how long would it take him to see 40 patients?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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10/5=40/x cross multiply
10x=5*40
10x=200
x=200/10
x=20 hours to see 40 patients.