SOLUTION: In a 45 minute gym class, 30 boys want to play basketball. Only 10 can play at once. If each player is to play the same length of time, how many minutes should each play?

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Question 1065698: In a 45 minute gym class, 30 boys want to play basketball. Only 10 can play at once. If each player is to play the same length of time, how many minutes should each play?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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10/30=1/3
1/3 * 45 =15 minutes for 3 groups of 10 each to play basketball. ☺☺☺☺