SOLUTION: Jan types at an average rate of 12 pages per hour. At that rate, how long wil it take jan to type 100 pages?

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Question 192406: Jan types at an average rate of 12 pages per hour. At that rate, how long wil it take jan to type 100 pages?
Answer by edjones(7311) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/100 = 1/12 proportion
x=100/12
=8 1/3 hrs
=8 hrs 20 min
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Ed