Question

Elisabeth reads 15 of her book in 112 hours. Elisabeth continues to read at this pace. How long does it take Elisabeth to read 3/4 of the book?
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Answer 1

The number of hours it takes Elisabeth to read 3/4 of the book is;  5³/₅ hours

What are mixed numbers?

We are told that she reads 15 of her books in 112 hours.

Thus, number of hours to read one book is;

112/15 hours per book

Therefore, number of hours to read ³/₄ of the book is;

³/₄ * ¹¹²/₁₅ = 28/5

As a mixed number is 5³/₅ hours per book

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