Question

A container X takes 8 2/3 minutes to fill and another container Y takes 3 5/9 minutes to fill. Which container takes less time to fill and by what fraction?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Container Y = 3.555 Minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

X = 8 2/3 = 8.666 Minutes

Y = 3 5/9 = 3.555 Minutes

so , Y Container Fullfill within less time 3.555 Minutes

Answer 2

Answer

Container X

Step-by-step explanation:

Container X = 8 2/3

= 2*8 = 16

= 16+3 = 19

= 19 minutes

Container Y = 3 5/9

= 3*5 = 15

= 15+9

= 24 minutes

Therefore, Container X takes less time to fill