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Sean read 15 of a book in 112 hours.

How long will it take Sean to read 12 of this book?

Enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest form in the box.

____hours

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Answer:

3 3/4

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User Gnijuohz
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Sean read 15 of a book in = 112 hours,
so, 1 of a book in = 112/15

Now, 12 of a book would be: 112/15 * 12 = 112/5 * 4 = 89.6

89.6 = 89 6/10 = 89 3/5

In short, Your Answer would be 89 3/5 hours

Hope this helps!
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