Question

If the snow is falling at a rate of 1 2/3 inches per hour, how many hours will it take to snow 12 inches?

Answer 1

7.2 hours

Explanation:

1 2/3 inches per hour = 5/3 inches per hour

12 inches = 36/3 inches

(36/3) / (5/3)

(36/3) x (3/5)

108/15

7.2 hours

Answer 2

It'll take 7.2 hours

Explanation:

(5/3)in 12in

--------- x --------

1 hr x hr

Cross multiply and you get

(5/3)x = 12

Then you divide 12 by (5/3) and you get that x = 7.2 hrs