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Robert climbed 775 steps in 12 1/2
minutes.
How many steps did he average per minute?

User Jozcar
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775 divided by 12.5 equals 62.  He climbed 62 steps per minute.
User Brandon Kelly
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proportion... steps over minutes
775/12.5=x/1
775=12.5x
Divide
x=62
62 steps per minute
User Ton
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