Question

Barbara Blackburn, the fastest typist in the world, can type 150 words per minute. Which proportion represents the number of words she can type in 50 minutes?
a. 150/1 =50/x
b. 1/150 = 50/x
c. 1/150=50/x
d. 150/50 = x/1

Answer 1

150 words --> 1min
1 word --> 1/ 150 mins
x words --> x/150 mins
you want x/150 = 50
just make simplifications and try to match with your options..

Answer 2

thanks