The number of gift baskets Nikki can make varies directly with the amount of time she spends making the baskets . She can make 1/2 hour . How many baskets can Nikki make in 5 hours

40

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of gift baskets Nikki can make varies directly with the amount of time she spends making the baskets .

Let n be the number of baskets and let t be the mount of time it takes to make the basket. This means that:

n α t

=> n = kt

where k = constant of proportionality

She can make 4 baskets in every 1/2 hour.

This means that:

4 = k * 1/2

=> k = 4 * 2 = 8 baskets per hour

The time is now 5 hours (t = 5). Therefore:

n = 8 * 5 = 40 baskets

She can make 40 baskets in 5 hours.

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