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Becca can type 90 words in 2 minutes. Based on this rate, which of the following statements is true?

a) Becca can type 180 words in 5 minutes.
b) Becca can type 60 words in 1 minute.
c) Becca can type 135 words in 3 minutes.
d) Becca can type 200 words in 4 minutes.

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Final answer:

Becca's typing speed is 45 words per minute. By multiplying this rate by the respective number of minutes, we can see that statement c) Becca can type 135 words in 3 minutes is the correct one.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question involves determining Becca's typing speed and extrapolating that rate to various time intervals. Becca's rate is 90 words in 2 minutes, which means she types at a rate of 45 words per minute. To find out how many words she can type in different time frames, we multiply her rate by the number of minutes.

  • For 5 minutes: 45 words/minute x 5 minutes = 225 words (not 180 words)
  • For 1 minute: 45 words/minute x 1 minute = 45 words (not 60 words)
  • For 3 minutes: 45 words/minute x 3 minutes = 135 words
  • For 4 minutes: 45 words/minute x 4 minutes = 180 words (not 200 words)

Based on Becca's typing rate, the correct statement is c) Becca can type 135 words in 3 minutes.

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