Answer: 85 placemats
Step-by-step explanation:
Let’s split it into three parts: how much Samuel can weave, how much Randi can weave, and how much they can weave in total
Part 1: Samuel
First, let’s figure out how much Samuel can weave!
First, we know that Samuel can weave 7 placemats in 8 hours (1 day). So, if he weaved placemats for 5 days, then:
= 7 x 5
= 35
Therefore, Samuel weaved 35 placemats in 5 days if he worked 8 hours each day.
Part 2: Randi
We know that Randi makes 5 placemats in 4 hours, which is half, a day. But lets figure out how many placemats he can make it a day.
All we have to do is multiply by two.
= 5 x 2
= 10
So, we now know that he can make 10 placemats in a day. Now, let’s see how many placemats he can make in five days.
= 10 x 5
= 50
Therefore, Randi weaved 50 placemats in 5 days if he worked 8 hours each day.
Part 3: Adding Them
Now, we have 35 placemats from Samuel and 50 placements from Randi. So, we have to add them.
= 35 + 50
= 85
Therefore, Randi and Samuel can make 85 placemats in 5 days together if they work 8 hours each day.
