Understanding Time Calculation
Scenario Overview
Dr. Johnson observed the clocks on the wall and noted that the hours remaining in the day were one-third of the hours that had already elapsed.
Problem Statement
How many hours are left in the day?
Solution Explanation
To find the answer, we denote the number of hours left in the day as X. Since a full day consists of 24 hours, we can express the relationship mathematically as follows:
X + 3X = 24.
Calculating the Hours Left
By combining like terms, we simplify the equation to:
4X = 24.
Next, we solve for X:
X = 24 / 4 = 6.
Final Answer
Therefore, there are 6 hours remaining in the day.