Question

A man traveled 1/3 of the distance between

two cities in 3/4 of an hour. At this rate, how
many hours will it take him to travel the
entire distance between the two cities?

Answer 1

Answer: 2 hours 15 minutes

Explanation:

3/4 of an hour times 3 will be 9/4; each fourth is 15 minutes. 9 times 15 is 135 minutes, which is 2 hours and 15 minutes

Answer 2

2.25 hours

Explanation:

The man traveled 1/3 of the distance in 3/4 of an hour.

This means that he needs to travel for 3 times as long to travel the entire distance.

3 * 3/4 = 9/4 = 2.25

2.25 hours.

Or, 2 hours and 15 minutes (as 0.25 = 1/4).