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When Bill Nye was first learning to type, he typed at a rate of 7.8 words per minute. How many words could he type in 4.7 minutes?

I KNOW HOW TO DO THIS BUT CAN SOMEONE TELL ME IF IM SUPPOSED TO ROUND OR KEEP IT AT 36.66 CAUSE ITS WORDS

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Answer:

Since the question gives a one-place decimal for his rate, it will be appropriate to have a one-place decimal in your answer.

Explanation:

It's about "significant digits" and since words consist of individual letters, it is possible to type a partial word.

User Kirs Kringle
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Answer:

i think it might be 36.66

Explanation:

mutiplied 7.8 x 4.7 i hope its right

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