Question

Correct = Brainlest Abe digs a hole at a steady rate of 1 2/3 feet every hour. Consider ground level to be 0. What value represents the elevation of the hole relative to ground level after digging for 2 1/2 hours? Enter your answer as a simplified mixed number in the box. ft

Answer 1

Answer:

$1~1/2$

Step-by-step explanation:

If he digs at a rate of $1~2/3$ feet every hour, and he needs $2~1/2$ hours, we want to find $(2~1/2)/(1~2/3)=(5/2)/(5/3)=(5*3)/(5*2)=3/2=\boxed{1~1/2}$ feet.