Question

Tyler can rake 1/3 of a yard in 1/5 of an hour.How many yards can he rake in one hour?

Answer 1

5/3 yards

Explanation:

Write a proportion:

(1/3 yard) / (1/5 hour) = x / (1 hour)

Cross multiply:

1/5 x = 1/3

Solve for x:

x = 5/3