SOLUTION: Michelle reads 1,000 words in 7 minutes, and Samantha reads 650 words in 2 minutes. a) Show how fast each person reads per minute. b) Who is the faster reader?

Question 207758: Michelle reads 1,000 words in 7 minutes, and Samantha reads 650 words in 2 minutes.
a) Show how fast each person reads per minute.
b) Who is the faster reader?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Michelle reads 1,000 words in 7 minutes, and Samantha reads 650 words in 2 minutes.
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Michelle rate : 1000/7 = 142.86 words per minute
Samantha rate :650/2 = 325 words per minute
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a) Show how fast each person reads per minute.
b) Who is the faster reader?
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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