Question

As a busboy in a restaurant, Amiel takes 1/12 h to clear and reset a table. How many tables can Amiel clear in 2/3 h?

Answer 1

1/12 hour = 5 minutes
2/3 hour = 40 minutes

What do you think the answer is?

Answer 2

How did you get 5 mintues and 40 mintues?

Answer 3

1/12 * 60 minutes = 5 minutes
(Look at a clock.)

2/3 * 60 minutes = 40 minutes.

Answer 4

1/12 of an hour is 1/12*60= 5min
2/3 of hour= 2/3*60min=40 min

Answer 5

Ohh, okay. I think the answer is 8!

Answer 6

Thanks for your help!

Answer 7

You're welcome. And the answer is 8.

Answer 8

can you please explain me how to do this question please in fractions?