An American Airlines trip from Boston to Los Angeles takes 8 1/2 hours. Assuming we are 1/4 of the way, how long has the trip taken so far?

Name: An American Airlines trip from Boston to Los Angeles takes 8 1/2 hours. Assuming we are 1/4 of the way, how long has the trip taken so far?
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To find 1/4 of the total trip time, divide 8 1/2 hours by 4. First, convert 8 1/2 to an improper fraction: 17/2. Then, divide by 4: (17/2) * (1/4) = 17/8 = 2 1/8 hours. None of the given options match this result.

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