Question

Ella takes 1 3/5 hours to complete a painting. Holly takes 3/4 of the time that Ella takes. How long will Holly take to complete 5 paintings?

Answer 1

1. you have to figure out what 3/4 of Ella's time is.
$1 \frac{3}{5} = \frac{8}{5}$
(You find that out by multiplying 5x1. Then add 3.)
2. Convert the fractions into decimals. (This will help make it easier when dividing.)
$\frac{8}{5} = 8 \div 5 = 1.6$
$\frac{3}{4} = 3 \div 4 = .75$
3. Next you are going to divide 1.6 by .75
$1.6 \div .75 = 2.13$
4. Now multiple 2.13 by 5.
$2.13 \times 5 = 10.65$
Answer is 10