Question

Suzy spent 6 ⅞ days working on her English paper, 3 ⅙ days doing her science project, and 1 ½ days studying for her math test. How many more days did Suzy spend on her English paper and math test combined than on her science project?

Answer 1

She spent
`5(5)/(24) days` on her English paper and math test combined than on her science project

Explanation:

Suzy spent time on English paper =
`6(7)/(8)=(55)/(8)`

She spent time on science project =
`3(1)/(6)=(19)/(6)`

She spent on Maths test =
`1(1)/(2)=(3)/(2)`

She spent on her English paper and math test combined =
`(55)/(8)+(3)/(2)=(67)/(8)`

Suzy spend time more on her English paper and math test combined than on her science project =
`(67)/(8)-(19)/(6)=5(5)/(24)`

Hence She spent
`5(5)/(24) days` on her English paper and math test combined than on her science project