Question

Every 2/3 hour, Harris can sew 1/6 pair of jeans.  What is Harris's rate in pairs of jeans per hour? Drag and drop the correct value into the box.

Options:
9, 4, 1/9, 1/4

Answer 1

Write the rate as a fraction and then reduce it:

(1/6 pair of jeans) 1 3
------------------------ = --- * --- pairs of jeans per hour = 1/4 pair per hour
(2/3 hour) 6 2

Answer 2

Divide the number of pairs of jeans by the time.

(1/6)/(2/3) = 1/6 * 3/2 = 3/12 = 1/4

He can sew 1/4 pair of jeans per hour.