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Question 152332: I need to convert this word problem into an equation. If Lynn can type one page in P min, how much of the page can she type 5 minutes? I think the question is confusing and have no clue how to convert it.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If Lynn can type one page in P min, how much of the page can she type 5 minutes?
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Let N = no. of pages
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N = 5%2FP
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Check this using a value for P. Say it takes 10 min to type one page
N = 5%2F10 = 1%2F2 page which is what you would expect