SOLUTION: I would like help with the following problem <b> Solve by using a proportion. If the answer does not come out evenly, round it to the nearest hundredth. You read 500 wo

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Question 184073: I would like help with the following problem

Solve by using a proportion. If the answer does not come out evenly,
round it to the nearest hundredth.
You read 500 words in 3 minutes. At that rate, how many words would
you read in 20 minutes?

All correct answers are greatly appreciated.Thank You:)
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Same idea here. use ratios
500%2F3+=+x%2F20
500%2A20%2F3+=+x
3333.33+=+x+