SOLUTION: Josh typed a 1,200 word essay in 25 minutes. At this rate determine how many words he types in 30 seconds?

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Question 652353: Josh typed a 1,200 word essay in 25 minutes. At this rate determine how many words he types in 30 seconds?
Answer by Shana-D77(132) About Me  (Show Source):
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The trick is to get the units the same.
25 minutes = 60*25 seconds (1500 seconds)
1200 words/1500 seconds = .8
.8*30 seconds = 24 words