Question

l.10 multiply fractions by whole numbers: word problems wtt
last year, tisha spent a total of 98 hours studying math. of the time she spent studying math, 3/10 was spent studying algebra. for how many hours did tisha study algebra last year?
write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
______ hours
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify total math hours and fraction for Algebra

Total math hours = 98, fraction for Algebra = $\frac{3}{10}$

Step2: Calculate Algebra study hours

$98 \times \frac{3}{10} = \frac{294}{10} = \frac{147}{5} = 29\frac{2}{5}$

Answer:

$\frac{147}{5}$ or $29\frac{2}{5}$