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Question 480595: In a basketball tournament each game last1 1/4 hours. In a 24 hour period what is the maximum number of games that can be played
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In a basketball tournament each game last1 1/4 hours. In a 24 hour period what is the maximum number of games that can be played
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Ans: 24/(1 1/4) = 24/(5/4) = 24(4/5) = 19.2
Round down to 19 games
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cheers,
Stan H.