Question

Clare volunteers at a local library during the summer. Her work includes putting labels on 750 books. Suppose Clare labels books at a constant speed of s

books per minute. Write an equation that represents the relationship between her labeling speed and the number of minutes (m
) it would take her to finish labeling.

Answer 1

75 minutes

Explanation:

Assuming that Clare will not take a break throughout the session

10 books=1 minute

750 books= x minutes

Cross multiplying to find the value of x

10x books=750 books minutes

Making x the subject

x=750 books minutes/(10 books)

x=75 minutes

This translates to 1 hours and 15 minutes

Therefore, Clare will require 75 minutes