Landon can text 100 words in 20 minutes. At this rate, how many words could he text in 15 minutes?

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asked Dec 3, 2024 76.2k views

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Tim Lin · Answer 1 · 2024-12-09T22:57:19+0000

Answer:

75

Explanation:

Set up a proportion

(words)/(minute) =

(100)/(20) =
(x)/(15)

You can simplify
(100)/(20) =
(5)/(1) (Divide the numerator and denominator by 20)

(5)/(1) =
(x)/(15)

1 x 15 = 15

5 x 15 = 75