Question

Melissa's class spends 4 5 of an hour reading aloud in groups. Melissa and 5 other students are in one group. How much time is available for each member of Melissa's group to read aloud?

Answer 1

Total time available = 4/5 hour = 4/5 x 60 = 48 mins

Total number of people = 1 + 5 = 6

Time for each student = 48 ÷ 6 = 8 mins

Answer: Each student has 8 mins to read aloud.