Question

Susan can read 72 words in 1/3 of a minute. Which statement is correct? A. She can read 24 words per minute, because 72 divided by 1/3 is equal to 24. B. She can read 24 words per minute, because 72 times 1/3 is equal to 24. C. She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 divided by 1/3 is equal to 216. D. She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 times 1/3 is equal to 216.

Answer 1

The correct answer is

She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 divided by is equal to 216.

Answer 2

Susan reads words in one minute are 216 .

Option (D) is correct.

Explanation:

As given

`Susan\ can\ read\ 72\ words\ in\ (1)/(3)\ of\ a\ minute.`

Thus

`Susan\ reads\ in\ one\ minute = (Total\ word\ reads)/(Total\ minutes)`

`Susan\ reads\ words\ in\ one\ minute = (72)/((1)/(3))`

`Susan\ reads\ words\ in\ one\ minute =72* 3`

`Susan\ reads\ words\ in\ one\ minute =216\ words`

Therefore Susan reads words in one minute are 216 .

Option (D) is correct .