Question

A windstorm removed 7/9 ton of soil from a small farm in 1/4 hour. What is the rate of soil removal in tons per hour?

Answer 1

Explanation:

7/36

Answer 2

28/9 ton or 3.111 ton

Explanation:

the rate is 7/9 ton in 1/4 of an hour. To make 1/4 hour to 1 hour, multiply both values by 4 so it equals 28/9 ton in 1 hour, which is 28/9 ton per hour