Question

(1 point)

5. A student spends no more than two hours on his math and English homework. If math takes
about twice as long as English, what is the maximum time that the student can spend on
English?

1/3 hour
1/2 hour
1 hour
2/3 hour

Answer 1

2/3

Explanation:

2-2/3=4/3

1/3+1/3=2/3, 1/3+1/3+1/3+1/3=4/3

4/3 is double 2/3

4/3 is spent on math, and 2/3 is spent on english