Question

Carlos exercised for 3/4 of an hour. He lifted weights for 1/6 of that time. What fraction of an hour did Carlos spend lifting weights?

Answer 1

Answer: Carlos spent 1/8 of an hour lifting weights.

Explanation:

3/4 of an hour is 45 minutes. 1/6 of 45 is 7.5. 7.5 minutes/60 minutes is equal to 1/8 of an hour.

Answer 2

1/6 x 3/4 = 3/24 = 1/8 of an hour