Question

an episode of an hour long tv show has three commercials each lasting 1 1/3 minutes. the intro for the show lasts 1 1/2 minutes nd the credits last 3/4 minute. how many minutes does the actual show last when commercials intro and credits are taken out

Answer 1

1 1/3 x 3 = 4
1.5 for the intro
.75 for the credits

4+1.5+.75= 6.25
60-6.25=53.75
53.75 = 53 minutes and 45 seconds
Final Answer: The actual show lasts for 53 minutes and 45 seconds