SOLUTION: Maria and Charlie can deliver 40 papers in 4 hours. How long would it take them to deliver 44 papers?

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Question 621325: Maria and Charlie can deliver 40 papers in 4 hours. How long would it take them to deliver 44 papers?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+40%2F4+=+44%2Fx+
+40x+=+176+
+x+=+4.4+
+.4%2A60+=+24+
It will take them 4 hours and 24 minutes