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Jared can read 8 pages in 15 minutes. A this rate, how many pages can he read in 45 minutes?

User Kwhitley
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Answer:

24 pages

Explanation:

8:15 = a:45

Cross multiply:

a × 15 = 8 × 45

15a = 8 × 45

15a = 360

15a ÷ 15 = 360 ÷ 15

a = 360 ÷ 15

a = 24

24 pages

User Rodney Howard
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Answer:

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Explanation:

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