SOLUTION: Lance is digging a hole for a fence post. So far, he has dug 2/3 of the hole in 1/2 of an hour. He continues to dig at the same rate. How many minutes will it take him to dig th

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Question 1079531: Lance is digging a hole for a fence post. So far, he has dug 2/3 of the hole in 1/2 of an hour. He continues to dig at the same rate. How many minutes will it take him to dig the entire hole. Using the R.I.C.E. method
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rate is %282%2F3%29%2F%281%2F2%29, HOLE per HOUR; or 4%2F3.

Time for the entire hole:
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