Question

Eugene typed 525 words in 15 minutes.

At that rate, how many words would he type in 8 minutes?

Answer 1

x=280

Explanation:

525 words/15 minutes=x/8 minutes

Cross Multiply to get 4200=15x

Then take 4200 divided by 15

X=280

Answer 2

525/15= 35 words per minute
Take words per minute and multiply by 8 and you should have it

280 words