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Question 114457: I am having trouble with this math problem please help me.
Joe read 150 books in 3 years.Write the two rates(ratios) implied by this statement.How long would it take Joe to read 560 books at the same time.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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150%2F3=560%2Fx Start with the given ratio


%28150%2F3%29%2Ax=560 Multiply both sides by x

150%2Ax=560%2A3 Multiply both sides by 3

150%2Ax=1680 Multiply

x=1680%2F150 Divide both sides by 150


x=56%2F5 Simplify



So our answer is x=56%2F5 which is roughly 11.2

So it will take Joe about 11.2 years to read 560 books