SOLUTION: What is 3/10 of an hour and a half?

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Question 678797: What is 3/10 of an hour and a half?

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Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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11%2F2
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as an improper fraction is 2*1=2+1=3, so 3%2F2
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%283%2F10%29%283%2F2%29+=+highlight_green%289%2F20%29
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Answer by rm29924(97) About Me  (Show Source):
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An hour and a half is equal to 90 minutes.
multiply 3/10 x an hour and a half
3/10(90)
3/10 x 90/1 = 270/10
divide the numerator by the denominator
27
answer: 27 minutes