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Hall swam 34 laps in 1 2/3 hours. Find his swimming rate in laps per hour
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Hall swam 34 laps in 1 2/3 hours. Find his swimming rate in laps per hour

User Rosalie
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First convert your fraction into a decimal
1 2/3 =1.66
They swam 34 laps so take 34 and divide it by 1.66
34/1.66= 20.48
So his swimming rate is 20.48 laps per hour
User Cool Techie
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1 2/3 = 5/3

5/3 ÷ 5/3 = 1

34 ÷ 5/3 = 34 x 3/5

102/5 = 20.4

20.4 laps per hour
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