Answer:
<h2>Convert the <em>mixed numbers</em> to </h2><h2><em>improper fractions</em>, </h2><h2>then find the
<em>LCD</em> and combine.</h2>
<u />
<u>Exact Form:</u>
11/8
<u>Decimal Form:</u>
1.375
<u>Mixed Number Form:</u>
1 3/8
<span>This problem is an
example of ratio and proportion. A ratio is a comparison between two different
things. You are given the time of about 26.1 seconds to fold 1
shirt. Also you are given 48 shirts. You are required to find the time
in seconds to fold 48 shirts. The solution of this problem is,</span>
<span>
26.1 seconds /1
shirt = time/ 48
shirts</span>
<span>time = (48 shirts)
(26.1 seconds /1 shirt)</span>
<span>time<u> = 1,252.8
seconds</u></span>
<u>The time
it takes to fold 48 shirts is 1,252.8 seconds.</u>