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Pam read 126 pages of her summer reading book in 3 hours. Zac read a 180 pages of his sunday reading book in 4 hours. If they continue to read at the same speeds, will they both finish the 215 page book after 5 total hours of reading. explain

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Answer:

Zack is able to, but Pam cannot.

Explanation:

Number of pages Pam read in 5 hours = 5 x 42 = 210 pages

Number of pages Zack read in 5 hours = 5 x 45 = 225 pages

Zack's pages is greater than 215 while Pam isn't able to read as much.

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Answer:

yes they both will because in four they both read more then half the book and one more hours should let them finshed the book

Explanation:

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