Beth still needs to read 8 - 2 = <<8-2=6>>6 chapters.

She can read 1 chapter in 3/2 = <<1.5=1.5>>1.5 hours.

Therefore, she will be able to finish reading the remaining chapters in 1.5 x 6 = <<1.5*6=9>>9 hours.

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A book has 8 chapters. Beth has read 2 chapters in 3 hours. If she continues reading at that rate, in how many hours will she be able to finish reading the remaining chapters?
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