Question

It takes Shonda 2/3 of an hour to dry one load of laundry in her dryer. How many hours will it take her to dry 5 loads of laundry?

Answer 1

Welcome to OpenStudy! If it takes 2/3 of an hour to do one load, how long would it take for 2 loads?

Answer 2

I dont know thats my trouble.

Answer 3

Okay, well let's do it this way, \(\dfrac{2}{3} * \dfrac{2}1\)
Now just multiply across the top and bottom.

Answer 4

2*2=?
3*1=?

Answer 5

4/3

Answer 6

Yes, now how long would it take for 3 loads?

Answer 7

Or just go straight to 5 loads :)
\(\dfrac{2}3 * \dfrac 51\)

Answer 8

So 10/3? Would we simplify it?

Answer 9

Yes, how many times does 10 go into 3?

Answer 10

none

Answer 11

Whoops, 3 into 10

Answer 12

ok then 3 haha

Answer 13

Yes, and we'll have 1/3 left over, so 3 1/3 :)

Answer 14

Thank you!

Answer 15

No problem! Thank you!