Question

taylor has a job unpacking boxes and stocking shelves with new merchandise at a local clothing store. she gets paid per box of merchandise. she needs to unpack 38 boxes to earn enough money to pay for her summer camp fees. if each box takes the same amount of time, and she can unpack 4 boxes in 3 hours, how long will it take her to unpack 38 boxes? hours

Explanation:

Step1: Find time per box

She can unpack 4 boxes in 3 hours. So time per box is $3\div4=\frac{3}{4}$ hours per box.

Step2: Calculate time for 38 boxes

To unpack 38 boxes, multiply time per box by number of boxes. So $38\times\frac{3}{4}=\frac{114}{4} = 28.5$ hours.

Answer:

28.5