SOLUTION: The number of patients Dr. Wong can see is directly proportional to the time it takes her to see them. If she can see 9 patients in 3 hours, how long would it take her to see 45 pa

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Question 383856: The number of patients Dr. Wong can see is directly proportional to the time it takes her to see them. If she can see 9 patients in 3 hours, how long would it take her to see 45 patients?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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45/3=15 hrs
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3/9=x/45
9x=135
x=15 hrs