SOLUTION: Barbara's goal is to practice piano 20 minutes for every 5 minutes of lessons she takes. If she takes a 20 minute piano lesson this week, how many minutes should she practice this

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Question 531727: Barbara's goal is to practice piano 20 minutes for every 5 minutes of lessons she takes. If she takes a 20 minute piano lesson this week, how many minutes should she practice this week?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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( min of practice ) / ( min of lesson ) the goal
equals ( min of practice ) / ( min of lesson ) this week
+20%2F5+=+x%2F20+
Multiply both sides by 20
+80+=+x+
She should practice 80 min this week