The newest John Deere combine machine can harvest 100 acres of wheat in 5 hours. How many acres will be harvest in 7 hours?

Answer 1

To find out how many acres can be harvested in 7 hours, we first need to determine the rate at which the combine operates.

The combine can harvest 100 acres in 5 hours. Therefore, the harvesting rate is:

\[ \text{Rate} = \frac{100 \text{ acres}}{5 \text{ hours}} = 20 \text{ acres per hour} \]

Now, we can calculate how many acres can be harvested in 7 hours by multiplying the rate by the number of hours:

\[ \text{Acres in 7 hours} = 20 \text{ acres/hour} \times 7 \text{ hours} = 140 \text{ acres} \]

Thus, in 7 hours, the combine can harvest 140 acres of wheat.