SOLUTION: For his last ter paper, Kerman typed 13,800 words in 2.5 hours. At this rate, how many words could be typed in 5 minutes

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Question 607964: For his last ter paper, Kerman typed 13,800 words in 2.5 hours. At this rate, how many words could be typed in 5 minutes
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Note: 2.5hr = 150min

Let x represent how many words could be typed in 5 minutes

 Question Sets Up a Proportion:

 13800%2F150min+=+x%2F5min  |Cross Multiplying to solve

     150x = 5·13800

        x = 5·13800/150 = 460 words in 8 minutes