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I can type 19 words in 38 seconds. How many can I type in 60 seconds?

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38/19=2
60/2=30
you can type 30 words per minute
User Natashia
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Hi!

We can solve this by setting up a proportion


(19)/(38) (x)/(60)

Solve for x by cross multiplying.

19 x 60 = 1140
1140/38 = 30

You can type 30 words in 60 seconds

Hope this helps! :)
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