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steven can type 160 words in 2 minutes and 30 seconds at this rate, how many words can he type in 4 minutes?

User Untergeek
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Answer:

hello : 256 words

Explanation:

2 minutes and 30 = (2×60)+30=150seconds

4 minutes = 4 ×60 = 240 seconds

150seconds →160 words

240 seconds → x ?

x = (160×240) / 150 = 38400/150= 256 words

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