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Jeffrey typed 110 words in 2 3 /4 minutes. At this rate, how many words can he type in 4 1/4 minutes?

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Answer:

First, you have to find out the words per second.

2 and 3/5 min = 165 sec

165 sec divided by 110 words = 0.6 words a second

4 and 1/4 min = 255 sec

0.6 x 255 = 153 words in 4 and 1/4 min

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