Richard can read 1/4 of a book in 3/5 of an hour. At this rate, how much can Richard read in one hour?

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Francisco Roach

16 February, 04:45

Richard can read 1/4 of a book in 3/5 of an hour. At this rate, how much can Richard read in one hour?

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Cynthia Reid · Answer 1

To solve this question; we must first find a common denominator, such as 20 per say, so Richard has 5/20ths of a book in 12/20ths of an hour. expand the 12/20 until it reaches 20/20 or 1hour then add the same amount to the fraction of the book.

In 1hour he can read 13/20ths of a book