SOLUTION: A trip to New York from Boston will take 4 1/2 hours. Assuming we are 2/3 of the way there, how much longer will the trip take?
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Question 112736: A trip to New York from Boston will take 4 1/2 hours. Assuming we are 2/3 of the way there, how much longer will the trip take?
Answer by ashleydav(2) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You divide 4 1/2 by 3 and get 1 1/2. Now add 1 1/2 to 1 1/2 and get 3 hours. 3 hours equal 2/3 of 4 1/2 hours. So now you subtract 3 from 4 1/2 and get your answer. Happy Solving!
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