Answer to Question #285604 in Algebra for Bob

Question

A Ferris wheel can accommodate 55 people in 25 minutes. How many people could ride the Ferris wheel in 6 hours? What was the rate per hour?

Answer 1

$25min=\dfrac{25\ min}{60 \ min/h}=\dfrac{5}{12}h$

i. How many people could ride the Ferris wheel in 6 hours? 

$$\dfrac{55}{\dfrac{5}{12}}=\dfrac{x}{6}$$

$$x=\dfrac{55(6)}{\dfrac{5}{12}}=792$$

792 people could ride the Ferris wheel in 6 hours.

ii.  What was the rate per hour?

$$\dfrac{792}{6}=132$$

The rate is 132 people per hour.