SOLUTION: Pat can type 36 words per minute. At that rate, how many words can she type in 42 minutes?

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Question 848487: Pat can type 36 words per minute. At that rate, how many words can she type in 42 minutes?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent how many words can she type in 42 minutes

36%2F1min+=+x%2F42min%29   | Cross Multiply to solve f0r x