SOLUTION: jana can type 60 words per minute. she took a break while typing a 2400 word essay. if she finished typing in 50 minutes how long was her break?

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Question 717027: jana can type 60 words per minute. she took a break while typing a 2400 word essay. if she finished typing in 50 minutes how long was her break?
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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DIVIDE 2,400 WORDS BY 60 WORDS PER MINUTE
=40 MINUTES
FINISHED IN 50 MINUTES
50 MINUTES LESS ,,,40MINUTES OF TYPING
BREAK TIME IS 10 MINUTES