1. To find how much time should be spent sleeping, calculate 3/8 of 24 hours:
- 3/8 × 24 = (3 × 24) / 8 = 72 / 8 = 9 hours
- Answer: 9 hours
2. To find how many dinosaurs George has collected, calculate 3/5 of 125:
- 3/5 × 125 = (3 × 125) / 5 = 375 / 5 = 75 dinosaurs
- Answer: 75 dinosaurs
3. To find Tom's height, calculate 7/8 of Mr. Murrin's height (160 cm):
- 7/8 × 160 = (7 × 160) / 8 = 1120 / 8 = 140 cm
- Answer: 140 cm
4. To find the temperature in New York, calculate 7/10 of 20°C:
- 7/10 × 20 = (7 × 20) / 10 = 140 / 10 = 14°C
- Answer: 14°C
5. To find the cost of a second skateboard, calculate 7/9 of £36:
- 7/9 × 36 = (7 × 36) / 9 = 252 / 9 = £28
- Answer: £28
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