just use a simple ratio
x/420 = 1/(5/6) = 6/5
cross-multiply
5x = 2520
x = 504
Rashid picks 420 strawberries in 5/6 hour. Write and solve an equation to find how many strawberries can she pick in the space of an hour?
I'm not good with word problems, and am completely lost. I can do everything except the equation (I think). Please help!
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