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To solve this problem using one variable (as requested), write a proportion
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In this proportion, 1.5 represents 1 1/2 hours; x represents the unknown number of pages.
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| The proportion expresses the fact that |
| the rate of reading is the same in both cases. |
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From the proportion, find x
x = = 142.5 pages = 142 1/2 pages. ANSWER
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