cheesewoman
cheesewoman cheesewoman
  • 01-11-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Jami can mow 1/6 acre in 8 minutes. If her rate is constant, can Jami mow 1 1/2 acres in one hour?

Respuesta :

addymclaughlin addymclaughlin
  • 14-11-2018

Time taken by Jami to mow 1/6 acres is 8 minutes=8/60=2/15 hours.

Rate at which Jami is mowing will be:

rate=(number of acres)/(time)=(1/6)/(2/15)

=1/6÷2/15

=1/6×15/2

=5/4 acres/hour

=1.25 acres/hour

From above calculations we conclude that Jami cannot mow 1.5 acres in 1 hour 



Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Meat is a rich source of Vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals.
Which of the following statements best describes the formation of volcanoes?
All are positive ways to deal with chronic stress EXCEPT: A. Meditation or listening to music B. Ignoring the problem C. Exercise D. Talking with a trusted adul
What element is in period 4, group 12?
4000+48 yygttccrcrccr
Location B is which place? Canaan Egypt Syrian Desert Mediterranean Sea
plum-pudding model other name​
Plants store _____ energy in their tissues. A mechanical B heat C light D chemical
Aiko says to find the LCM, you can just multiply the two numbers. As a teacher, how do you respond?​
To apply for a job at the new store in the mole. is this a fragmentation sentence ​