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On Saturday, Joe ate of a 1/4 pie every 3 hours.

What is the amount of pie Joe can eat in 1 hour?____ of a pie per hour

How long does it take Joe to eat 1 pie?_____hours

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Answer:

1) 0.083 or 83/100 2) 720 minutes or 12 hours

Explanation:

1) What is the amount of pie Joe can eat in 1 hour?____ of a pie per hour

Use a proportion :

1/4 - 180 mins

? - 60 mins Solve: 60 * 1/4 = 15, 15/180= 0.083 or 83/100.

Answer: Joe can eat 0.083 or 83/100 of a pie in 1 hour.

2) How long does it take Joe to eat 1 pie?_____hours

Use a proportion :

1/4 - 180 mins

1 - ?

1/4=0.25

Solve: 180*1=180, 180/0.25=720

720mins/60mins =12

Answer: It takes Joe 720 mins or 12 hours to eat 1 pie

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