In order to determine the time Khalil can give to each assignment, just divide the total time 2 1/2 between 3 as follow:
Write the mixed number as a fraction:
[tex]2\frac{1}{2}=\frac{4+1}{2}=\frac{5}{2}[/tex]Next, divide the previous result by 3:
[tex]\frac{\frac{5}{2}}{\frac{3}{1}}=\frac{5\cdot1}{2\cdot3}=\frac{5}{6}[/tex]Hence, the time Khalil can give to each assignment is 5/6 of an hour.