Andrew can paint 2 walls in 6.5 hours. Tim can paint 3 walls in 8 hours. Compare the proportional relationships.

Question

A. Tim paints at a faster rate because he paints one wall in 2 2/3 hours while Andrew paints one wall in 3.25 hours
B. Andrew paints at a faster rate because he paints at a rate of about 0.308 while Tim paints at a rate of 0.375
C. Tim paints at a faster rate because he paints at a rate of 0.375 while Andrew paints at a rate of 3.25
D. Andrew paints at a faster rate because he paints 1 wall in 3.25 hours while Tim paints 1 wall 2 2/3 hours

Answer 1

A. Tim paints at a faster rate because he paints one wall in 2 2/3 hours while Andrew paints one wall in 3.25 hours