SOLUTION: Talon reads 1,000 words in 5 minutes, and Samantha reads 650 words in 2 minutes. Who is the faster reader?

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Question 113666: Talon reads 1,000 words in 5 minutes, and Samantha reads 650 words in 2 minutes. Who is the faster reader?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Talon reads 1,000 words in 5 minutes, and Samantha reads 650 words in 2 minutes. Who is the faster reader?
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Talon: 1000/5 = 200 wrds per minute
Saman: 650/2 = 325 wrds per minute
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Talon is the faster reader
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Cheers,
Stan H.