Gwen works at a pizzeria. She can make 1 over 2, of a pizza in 1 over 24, of an hour. If she continues to work at the same rate, how many pizzas can Gwen make in an hour?

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Saige

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3 October, 11:29

Gwen works at a pizzeria. She can make 1 over 2, of a pizza in 1 over 24, of an hour. If she continues to work at the same rate, how many pizzas can Gwen make in an hour?

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Beatrice Mueller · Answer 1

Hello!

1 hour = 60 minutes

60 min : 24 = 2.5

1/2 = 0.5 as a decimal.

So, for every 2.5 minutes, Gwen makes half a pizza.

0.5 * 24 = 12

Gwen can make 12 pizzas in an hour.

*Did this in a rush, sorry, not 100% sure if it's right!