SOLUTION: Mary worked a total of 16 1/2 hours during 5 days of the past week. What was her average work day? 1. 3 hours 2. 3 hours, 15 minutes 3. 3 hours, 18 minutes 4. 3 hours, 25 min

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Question 739815: Mary worked a total of 16 1/2 hours during 5 days of the past week. What was her average work day?
1. 3 hours
2. 3 hours, 15 minutes
3. 3 hours, 18 minutes
4. 3 hours, 25 minutes
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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a total of 16+%281%2F2%29+hours during 5 days is:

16+%281%2F2%29%2F5+

+%2833%2F2%29%2F5+

+33%2F10+
+3.3+ hours or +3+ hours +0.3%2A60=18+ minutes

so, your answer is: 3. 3 hours, 18 minutes