Question

In 7/8 hours, Heather reads 2/5 chapters. What is the unit rate in chapters per hour? Write in simplest form

Answer 1

We have to find chapters/hour

So:

`((2)/(5)chapters)/((7)/(8)hours)\text{ = }(2)/(5)((8)/(7))=(16)/(35)`

So, she reads 16/35 chapters in 1 hour.