Question

Throughout the week, Emma reads 1/2 hour on Monday Wednesday and Friday. She also reads 3/4 hour on Tuesday and Thursday. How many hours does Emma read each week?

Answer 1

Emma reads 3 hours each week

Explanation:

1. Let's review the information given to us to answer the question correctly:

Emma reads 1/2 hour on Monday

Emma reads 3/4 hour on Tuesday

Emma reads 1/2 hour on Wednesday

Emma reads 3/4 hour on Thursday

Emma reads 1/2 hour on Friday

2. How many hours does Emma read each week?

Let's add up all the time Emma reads, this way:

1/2 + 3/4 + 1/2+ 3/4 + 1/2 = 3/2 + 6/4 =

3/2 + 3/2 = 6/2 = 3 hours (Remember 6/4 = 3/2)

Emma reads 3 hours each week