Problema Solution

Lisa spends the same amount of time doing homework each day. On Monday, she spent 1/2 of her time studying for a history test. On Tuesday, she spent 3/5 of her time studying for hte same test. In the two days, she spent a total of 3 hours and 29 minutes studying for the test How much time does she spend doing homework each day?

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let


x = the time Lisa spends doing homework each day


3 hours 29 min = 3*60 + 29 min = 209 min


(1/2)x + (3/5)x = 209


by solving we find:


x = 190 min


x = 190/60 hr


x = 3 hr 10 min


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Lisa spends 3 hours and 10 minutes doing homework each day.