SOLUTION: A computer printer can print a 600-word document in 25 seconds. At this rate, how many seconds are required to print a document that contains 780 words?

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Question 980409: A computer printer can print a 600-word document in 25 seconds. At this rate, how many seconds are required to print a document that contains 780 words?

Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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600 words/25 seconds=24 words/second
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The printer prints 24 words per second.
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780 words/(24 words/second)=32.5 seconds
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ANSWER: It takes the printer 32.5 seconds to print a 780 word document.