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Question 187291: "please help me solve this problem. Joe can type 72 words in 3 minutes. How many words can he type in 2 hour period
Answer by uday1435(57) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Joe can type 72/3 = 24 words per minute
2 hours = 2 x 60 = 120 minutes
So in 120 minutes he can type 120 x 24 = 2880 words
Answer: In 2 hours he can type 2880 words




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