Question

Joe tapped his maple tree to get syrup. The tree filled 3/4 of a cup in 1/2 hour.
At what rate does syrup flow from the tree?

A. 1/2 cup per hour
B. 2/3 cup per hour
C. 1 1/2 cup per hour
D. 2 1/4 cup per hour

Answer 1

Since it filled 3/4 the cup in HALF an hour, you would multiply the top number, 3*2=6, so you have 6/4th, which also equals 1 2/4 OR 1 1/2, so the answer would be;

C. 1 1/2 cup per hour.

Hope this helps you!

Answer 2

Answer:

$1\frac{1}{2}$ cups per hour, Option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Joe tapped his maple tree to get syrup.

∵ The maple tree filled $\frac{3}{4}$ cup in  $\frac{1}{2}$ hours

∴ in one hour the tree filled the cup =  $\frac{3}{4}$ ÷  $\frac{1}{2}$

=  $\frac{3}{4}$  ×  $\frac{2}{1}$

=  $\frac{6}{4}$

=  $\frac{3}{2}$

=  $1\frac{1}{2}$ cups

Option C. Syrup flow $1\frac{1}{2}$ cups per hour.