Question

A 10 1/2 -inch candle burns down in 6 hours. At what rate does the candle burn, in inches per hour?

Answer 1

1
`(3)/(4)` inches per hour

Explanation:

10
`(1)/(6)` ÷ 6

10.5 ÷ 6 = 1.75

1.75 is the same as 1
`(3)/(4)`