Emanuel read 150 pages in 5 hours. how many pages would he read in 4 1/2 hours?

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$From\ proportion:\\\\5\ \ \ -\ \ \ 150\\4(1)/(2)\ \ -\ \ \ x\\\\5x=(9)/(2)\cdot150\\5x=675\ \ \ \ |:5\\x=135\\\\Emanuel\ would\ read\ 135\ pages.$

Ophelie answered Jan 11, 2015

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there is 10 half an hours in 5 hours

in 4 1/2 there are 9

so 150/10=15

15x9=135

DutGRIFF answered Jan 15, 2015

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