Question

Takes a word processor 20 minutes to spell check 6 pages, how long to check 27 pages

Answer 1

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Answer:

90 minutes

Explanation:

Assuming the time is proportional to the number of pages, you have ...

time/pages = 20/6 = T/27

Multiplying by 27 gives ...

T = 27(20/6) = 90

It is expected to take 90 minutes to check 27 pages.