Question

A construction company needs to remove 18 tons of dirt from a construction site. They can remove 2/3 tons of dirt each hour. How long will take to remove the dirt? Write your answer in simplest form

Answer 1

Answer:

27 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the amount of dirt and divide by the amount per hour

18 tons ÷ 2/3 ton per hour

Copy dot flip

18 * 3/2

Rewriting

18/2 * 3/1

9*3 = 27

27 hours