Question

The secretary spent her 35 hour work week in this manner: 1/5 of her time sorting mail, 1/7 of her time filing letters, and ½ of her time typing. The rest of her time she acted as a receptionist. The percentage of her time spent as a receptionist during the week was most nearly

Answer 1

no 70-59/70

Answer 2

1/5 * 35 = 7 hours sorting
+ 1/7 * 35 = 5 hours filing
+ 1/2 * 35 = 17.5 hours typing
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29.5 hours subtotal

35 - 29.5 = 5.5 hours as receptionist

5.5 / 35 = abt. 15.7% of her time spent as receptionist.

Answer 3

thank you