Question

Shelly types 301 words in 3 1/2 minutes what is the rate at which Shelly types in words per minute

Answer 1

86 words per minute

Explanation:

You would divide 301 by 3 1/2 to find the unit rate. The answer will be 86. So Shelly types 86 words per minute.

Answer 2

86 wpm

Explanation:

You need to set up a proportion

• x words in 1 minute
• 301 words in 3.5 minutes
• x/1 = 301/3.5
• x = 301 / 3.5
• x = 86 words / minute