SOLUTION: how would i figure out this word problem : Erika read 90 pages in 2 1/2 hours. At the same time, how many hours would it take her to read 225 pages?

Question 192636: how would i figure out this word problem : Erika read 90 pages in 2 1/2 hours. At the same time, how many hours would it take her to read 225 pages?
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

By Ratio & Proportion:

Let "x" = number of hours in reading 225 pages.

So,

Cross multiply

, or 6 hrs & 15 minutes (Answer)

Thank you,
Jojo
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