Micah is planning a road trip. He estimates that he will drive a total of of 71/2

hours. He wants to stop for gas after 1/3
of the total time has passed. How long will he drive before he stops for gas? Express your answer as a mixed number.

1 answer

Micah will drive for 1/3 of 7 1/2 hours, which is:

(1/3) * 7 1/2 = 7/3 * 15/2 = 105/6 = 17 1/2 hours

Therefore, Micah will drive for 17 1/2 hours before he stops for gas.