Question

Jasmine sleeps for an average of 6 hours each day. If Jasmine sleeps for 1/3 amount of time

that her cat sleeps each day, which of the following equations can be used to find a, the number
of hours Jasmine's cat sleeps each day?

Answer 1

a/3 = 6

Explanation:

i don't see any equations to choose from

however, if 'a' represents the number of hours the cat sleeps then this equation would work:

1/3a = 6

or a/3 = 6

in this case, 'a' would equal 18

Answer 2

Answer: A = 18 hrs.

Explanation:

X
-- = 6
3