Question

4, Homework 1, Jenny's mom says she has an hour before bedtime.Jenny spends 3/5 of The hour texting a friend and 3/8 of The remaining Time brushing her Teeth and on her pajamas. She spends the rest of the Time reading her book. How long did Jenny read?

Answer 1

15 minutes

Explanation:

3/5 texting

1 hour * 3/5 =

60 minutes * 3/5 =36 minutes

60 -36 = 24 minutes left

3/8 of that time brushing teeth

24 * 3/8 = 9 minutes

24 - 9 = 15

That leaves 15 minutes for reading

Answer 2

Answer: 15 minutes is spent on reading

Explanation:

1 hour = 60 minutes

Jeny spends 3/5th texting

= 3/5 x 60 = 36 minutes

Remaining = 60 - 36 = 24 minutes

3/8 on brushing and pyjamas

= 3/8 x 24 = 9 minutes

Remaining time is 60-36-9 = 15