SOLUTION: Jeff can read 3/4 of a book in 4 hours. How much can he read in 1 hour?

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Question 1032475: Jeff can read 3/4 of a book in 4 hours. How much can he read in 1 hour?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/4 of a book: 4 hours

Divide both parts by 4. This is equivalent to multiplying both parts by 1/4. Let's multiply both sides of the ratio by 1/4

3/4 times 1/4 = (3*1)/(4*4) = 3/16
4 times 1/4 = 4/4 = 1

So the ratio
3/4 of a book: 4 hours
turns into
3/16 of a book: 1 hour


Question: How much can he read in 1 hour?
Answer: 3/16 of a book