Question

Jerry is a judge he hears 5 cases every 2 3/8 per hours Jerry hears case at a constant rate How many cases does he hear per hour

Answer 1

Around 2 I think... 2.10 is what I got 

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{40}{19}\frac{cases}{hour}$ or $2\frac{2}{19}\frac{cases}{hour}$

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

Jerry hears $5$ cases every $2\frac{3}{8}$ hours

so

To find how many cases does he hear per hour, divide $5$ cases by $2\frac{3}{8}$ hours

convert mixed number to an improper fraction first

$2\frac{3}{8}=\frac{2*8+3}{8}=\frac{19}{8}$

$\frac{5}{(19/8)} =\frac{40}{19}\frac{cases}{hour}$

convert to mixed number

$\frac{40}{19}\frac{cases}{hour}=\frac{38}{19}+\frac{2}{19}=2\frac{2}{19}\frac{cases}{hour}$