Susan can read 72 words in 1/3 of a minute. Which statement is correct?

A.
She can read 24 words per minute, because 72 divided by 1/3 is equal to 24.
B.
She can read 24 words per minute, because 72 times 1/3 is equal to 24.
C.
She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 divided by 1/3 is equal to 216.
D.
She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 times 1/3 is equal to 216.

Question

Susan can read 72 words in 1/3 of a minute. Which statement is correct?

A.
 She can read 24 words per minute, because 72 divided by 1/3 is equal to 24.
B. 
She can read 24 words per minute, because 72 times 1/3 is equal to 24.
C. 
She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 divided by 1/3 is equal to 216.
D. 
She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 times 1/3 is equal to 216.

ddos_dragon · Answer

Erm...

anonymous · Answer

i say D

ddos_dragon · Answer

She can read 216 words per minutes, because 72 X 3 = 216

ddos_dragon · Answer

That option is not on there... Hmmm..

michele_laino · Answer

hint:
if in 1/3 of a minute she can read 72 words, then in 1 minute she can read 3 times 72 words

ddos_dragon · Answer

Are you sure this question is typed ocrrectly?

ddos_dragon · Answer

*correctly

anonymous · Answer

Yeah i tried d and it worked its 72 of 1/3 that becomes 72/1 x 3/1 = 216

ddos_dragon · Answer

I am an idiot, I forgot about reciprocals. :/ Good on ya'! Medal whoever and close the question. Have a nice day!