In the winter, Grandma Helen knits scarves for her family members. It took her 70 minutes to make a 35-inch-long scarf for her grandson, Sean. Now, she wants to make a 50-inch-long scarf for her granddaughter, Shannon. If Grandma Helen knits at the same rate, how many minutes will it take her to make Shannon's scarf??

In the winter, Grandma Helen knits scarves for her family members. It took her 70 minutes to make a 35-inch-long scarf for her grandson, Sean. Now, she wants to make a 50-inch-long scarf for her granddaughter, Shannon. If Grandma Helen knits at the same rate, how many minutes will it take her to make Shannon's scarf??

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations And Inequalities

Section2.6: Solve A Formula For A Specific Variable

Problem 2.117TI: Lee wants to drive from Phoenix to his brother’s apartment in San Francisco, a distance of 770...

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