document.write( "Question 1024061: Melina's typing speed is 36 wpm (words per minute). She finished a job in 5 hours. How long would the same job have taken her if she typed 48 wpm?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #639537 by Cromlix(4381)\"\" \"About 
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Hi there,
\n" ); document.write( "Will Melina take longer or less time
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\n" ); document.write( "She will take less so your ratio
\n" ); document.write( "of the two typing speeds must
\n" ); document.write( "be 36/48 = 3/4
\n" ); document.write( "3/4 x 5 hrs
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\n" ); document.write( "or 3 hours 45 minutes.
\n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps :-)
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