SOLUTION: Write a proportion that can be used to solve the problem. Then solve the equation to obtain the answer. It takes Kathy 14 minutes to type and spell check 10 pages of a manuscri

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Question 301037: Write a proportion that can be used to solve the problem. Then solve the equation to obtain the answer.
It takes Kathy 14 minutes to type and spell check 10 pages of a manuscript. Find how long it takes her to type and spell check 25 pages. Round to the nearest whole number.

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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10/14=x/25
14x=25*10
14x=250
x=250/14
x=18 minutes.