Question

Sam spent 5 of an hour at the dentist's office. He spent to of the time in the waiting room. How much time did he

spend at the dentist's office other than in the waiting room?
0 1 / 2
of an hour
25 of an hour
of an hour
o of an hour

Answer 1

We know he spent 5 sixths which is 50 minutes

Ten percent of 50 is 5

This means he spent 3 quarters of an hour in the office

Answer 2

Sam spent 50 minutes at the office, and 1/10 (or 5 minutes) in the waiting room.

So, he spent 3/4 of an hour at the office but not in the waiting room.

Let me know if this helps!