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One math student, John, can solve these 6 math problems in 20 minutes while another student, Juaquine, can solve them at a rate of I problem per 4 minutes. Who works faster?
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One math student, John, can solve these 6 math problems in 20 minutes while another student, Juaquine, can solve them at a rate of I problem per 4 minutes. Who works faster?

User Janneb
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Answer:

john

Explanation:

6/20=0.3

1/4=0.25

User Steve Misuta
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John: 6 problems in 20 minutes = 6/20 = 0.3 problem per minute

Juaquine: 1 problem in 4 minutes = 1/4 = 0.25 problem per minute

It looks like John wins the trophy.
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