Question

A man waits 2 1/2 hours for someone and then they talk to 3 1/5 hours, how long does the man stay out

Answer 1

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Explanation:

To find out how long the man stays out in total, you need to add the time he waited (2 1/2 hours) to the time he spent talking (3 1/5 hours).

First, convert the fractions to a common denominator:

2 1/2 hours = 5/2 hours --(1)

3 1/5 hours = 16/5 hours. --(2)

Now, add the two timings: (1) + (2)

Total time = 5/2 hours + 16/5 hours

= (25/10) hours + (32/10) hours

= (25/10 + 32/10) hours

= (57/10) hours

So! Total time = 5.7 hours

Therefore, the man stays out for 5.7 hours in total.