Question

Jamaal read 1/11 of a book in 2/5 of an hour. At this rate, how long will it take him to read the entire book?

Answer 1

You multiply 2/5 by 11 which equals 22/5 hours or 4 2/5 hours

The answer is 4 2/5 hours(4hours 24minutes)

Answer 2

He reads 1/11 book in 2/5 hour.

A whole book is 11/11 of a book.

Multiply by 11.

He reads 11/11 book in 11 * 2/5 hour.

He reads 1 book in 22/5 hour.

22/5 hour = 4.4 hour = 4 hours and 24 minutes