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Terrence finished a word search in the time it took Frank. Charlotte finished the word search in the time it took Terrence. Frank finished the word search in 32 minutes. How long did it take Charlotte to finish the word search?

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Answer:

Charlotte finished the word search in 16 minutes

Explanation:

Terrence finished a word search in 3/4 the time it took frank. charlotte finished the word search in2/3 the time it took terrence. Frank finished the word search in 32 min. how long did it take charlotte to finish the word search

Frank finished the word search in 32 min

Terrence finished a word search in 3/4 the time it took frank

Terrence = 3/4 of 32 min

= 3/4 × 32 minutes

= (3×32)/4

= 96/4

= 24 minutes

Terrence finished a word search in 24 minutes

Charlotte finished the word search in 2/3 the time it took Terrence

Charlotte = 2/3 of 24 minutes

= 2/3 × 24

= (2×24)/3

= 48/3

= 16 minutes

Charlotte finished the word search in 16 minutes

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