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Ginger mows 3/4 acre in 1 3/4 hours what is the unit rate of acres mowed per hour

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Answer:

  • 3/7 acre per hour

Explanation:

  • 3/4 acre in 1 3/4 hours
  • x acre in 1 hour

Cross multiply and solve for x:

  • x* 1 3/4 = 3/4*1
  • x*7/4 = 3/4
  • x = 3/4 : 7/4
  • x = 3/4*4/7
  • x = 3/7 acre / hour
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