Question

A log splitter can split

6
5
cords of wood in
4
5
of a hour. Compute the unit rate by setting up a complex fraction and simplifying.

Answer 1

1.5 or 1 1/2

Explanation:

Answer 2

3/2 cords per hour

Explanation:

(6/5 cords)/(4/5 hour) = 6/4 cords/hour = 3/2 cords/hour

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When the denominators of the numerator and denominator of a complex fraction are the same, the result is the ratio of the numerators. Here, that ratio can be reduced, since both numbers are even.