SOLUTION: how many periods of time, each 1/6 of an hour long, does a 10- hour period represent? I know that 1/6 of an hour is 10 minutes. I have to write an equation to solve the problem.

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Question 851025: how many periods of time, each 1/6 of an hour long, does a 10- hour period represent? I know that 1/6 of an hour is 10 minutes. I have to write an equation to solve the problem.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a ratio problem or a division problem.

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