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During the summer, Jerry volunteers 18 hours in 5 days. Markus volunteers 21 hours in 6 days. Who volunteers more hours per day? how many more.

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Okay so first, divide 18 by 5
18/5 = 3.6
So, Jerry is doing 3.6 hours per day
then for Markus, do 21 divided by 6
21/6 = 3.5
So, Markus is working 3.5 hours each day and Jerry is working 3.6 hours each day!
That being said, Jerry is volunteering longer and he is volunteering by .1 hour longer
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