Problema Solution
A machine harvests 2 acres of beans in 1 3/4 hours. How long will it take to harvest 19 acres?
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acres per hour:
2 / (1 3/4) = 8/7
19 acres / (8/7)acres/hour
19/(8/7) = 133/8 = 16.625
0.625 * 60 = 37.5
it will take 16 hours and 37.5 minutes