John can swim 1 1/3 laps in the pool in 2 1/2 minutes. How long will it take John to swim in 3 laps?

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Captastic · Answer 1 · 2024-01-02T15:26:41+0000

Answer:

5
(5)/(8) minutes

Explanation:

Unit rate: for time per lap

2 1/2 ÷ 1 1/3

(5)/(2) ÷
(4)/(3)

(5)/(2) x
(3)/(4) =
(15)/(8) This is the time that it takes for 1 lap

(15)/(8) x
(3)/(1) =
(45)/(8)

It will take 5
(5)/(8)