Two electricians are assigned to work on a remote control wiring job. One electrician works 8 1/2 hours each day, and the other electrician works 2 1/2 hours each day. If both work for 5 days, how many hours longer does

the first electrician work than the second electrician?

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Kassandra Howard

7 May, 06:20

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Isabelle Kirby · Answer 1

8.5 • 5 = 42.5

2.5 • 5 = 12.5

42.5 - 12.5 = 30

The first electrician worked 30 hours longer than the second electrician.

Two electricians are assigned to work on a remote control wiring job. One electrician works 8 1/2 hours each day, and the other electrician works 2 1/2 hours each day. If both work for 5 days, how many hours longer doesthe first electrician work than the second electrician?