SOLUTION: Jason can cut 5 square meters of grass in 30 seconds. How long will it take him to cut his backyard that has dimensions of 15m x 30m? (Minutes)

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Question 832793: Jason can cut 5 square meters of grass in 30 seconds. How long will it take him to cut his backyard that has dimensions of 15m x 30m? (Minutes)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39627) About Me  (Show Source):
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The description and question is a proportion.

highlight_green%285%2F0.5=%2815%2A30%29%2Fm%29, letting m=HowManyMinutes; note that 0.5 minute is the same as 30 seconds.

Solve for m.