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Question 341300: Mara can type 25 words per minute. How many words would she type in 1/4 hour (15 minutes)?
How would I put this in an Algebra formual (rational expression)
Thanks
Found 2 solutions by edjones, texttutoring:
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let r=rate, t=time, w=words
rt=w
25*15=375 words
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Ed

Answer by texttutoring(324) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let t = time
Let W = total words typed
Equation:
W = 25t

So if t=15 minutes

W = 25*15
W = 375 words

She would type 375 words in 15 minutes.