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Mary read 40 pages of a novel in 15 minutes. If she continues reading at the same​ rate, how long will it take her to read the entire 760​-page ​book?

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4 hours and 15 minutes.
User Dryniex
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760/40 = 19

19 * 15 = 285

760 pages : 285 mins.

Mins to hours: 285/60 = 4.75

It would take her 4 hours and 45 minuets to read a 760 page book.

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