Susan typed 245 words in 3.5 minutes. What is Susan's typing rate?

John Fonseka asked Sep 23, 2023

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John Fonseka asked Sep 23, 2023

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Answer:

70 words/minute

Explanation:

Proportions:

245 words ⇒ 3.5 minutes

S words ⇒ 1 minute

S = 245 words*1minute/3.5minutes

S = 70 words per minute

Legendmohe answered Sep 28, 2023

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