After several weeks on the phone, you are averaging about 175 calls per shift. Approximately how many calls would you make during 2 1/4 shifts?

1 Answer
Apr 9, 2017

2 1/4" shifts "=394" calls" to the nearest 1 call

Explanation:

1" shift "=175" calls"

Multiply both sides by 2 1/4 -> 9/4

9/4xx1" shift "=9/4xx175" calls"

2 1/4" shifts "=393 3/4

Notice that the question uses the word 'approximately' this gives you a little leeway.

But 3/4 of a call is still a call so call it 394 calls in total

You must define the precision (to the nearest 1 call).

2 1/4" shifts "=394" calls" to the nearest 1 call