Question

During a given week an author spends 1/4 of his time preparing first drafts, 3/8 of his time editing the drafts and the rest of the time in preparing final drafts. If he works 48 hours during the week, how many hours did he spend in preparing final drafts?

Answer 1

given 1/4 of 48 hrs and3/8hrs spend and remaining on preparing final drafts

so12 hrs+18 hrs +final draft =48 so time spent on preparing final drafts is 18 hrs .hope it helps you thanks