Question

Derek reads at a rate of 25 words per minute. If he reads constantly until he is finished, how long would it take him to read a 225 word article?
A) 93.75 hours
B) 10 hours
C) 5 hours
D) 9 minutes

Answer 1

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Answer 2

25 words per minute means 25x
We want ti find how much would it take to read 225 words

So we will have this equation
25x = 225
Solve for x

Answer 3

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Answer 4

thx

Answer 5

You welcome. So ur answer is?

Answer 6

5 hours

Answer 7

No

Answer 8

ah... so its 25x = 225 right

Answer 9

25x = 225
To find x (time in minutes) divide both sides by 25
25x/25 = 225/25
X = 9 minutes.

Answer 10

i got it......9 hours

Answer 11

X represent minutes not hours

Answer 12

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Answer 13

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Answer 14

Logically if he reads 25 words in one minute that means 50 words in 2 minutes. So 225 words would take 5 hrs? Absolutely not

Answer 15

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Answer 16

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Answer 17

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Answer 18

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Answer 19

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Answer 20

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