Question

Scott reads 63 chapters of a book in 7 hours.
What is his rate in chapters per hour?

Answer 1

He reads 9 chapters per hour.

Explanation:

Chapters Hour

63 7

x 1

=> By cross multiplication : 63 x 1 = 7x

=> 63 = 7x

=> x = 63/7

=> x = 9

The number of chapters per hour is 9 chapters.

Hope you understood!!

Answer 2

9 chapters per hour (his rate)