SOLUTION: After reading a 500 page novel for 2 1/2 hours, Alexi stops at page 375. How long would it take Alexi to finish reading the book if she reads continuously at the same rate?

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Question 916734: After reading a 500 page novel for 2 1/2 hours, Alexi stops at page 375. How long would it take Alexi to finish reading the book if she reads continuously at the same rate?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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500%2F%285%2F2%29hr = 200 pages per hour
500 - 375 = 125 pages remaining
125%2F200%29 = .625 hr