SOLUTION: A plane is using fuel at the rate of 9 1/2 gallons per hour and it has 6 1/3 gallons left in its tank. How long can the plane continue to fly?

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Question 547721: A plane is using fuel at the rate of 9 1/2 gallons per hour and it has 6 1/3 gallons left in its tank. How long can the plane continue to fly?
Answer by mananth(12270) About Me  (Show Source):
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(6 1/3) / (9 1/2)
(19/3)/19/2
19/3 *2/19
=2/3 *60 = 40 minutes