SOLUTION: Painting at a constant rate, Casey used 3/7 of a can of paint in 1 1/2 hours. How long does it take Casey use a can of paint?

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Question 912102: Painting at a constant rate, Casey used 3/7 of a can of paint in 1 1/2 hours.
How long does it take Casey use a can of paint?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283%2F7%29%2F%281.5hr%29+=+1%2Fx| Cross Multiplying to solve
(3/7)x = 1.5
x = 1.5(7/3) = 3.5hr