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The number of words Sylvia types varies directly with the amount of time she spends typing.If Sylvia types 100 words in 2.5 minutes, how many words does she type in 15 minutes?

User Calum
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Answer:

600

Explanation:

2.5 times 6 is 15 then you do 6 times 100 which equals 600

User Vivaan Kumar
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Answer:

600 words

Explanation:

first you need to find the unit ratr, how many words does she type in 1 minute?

100/2.5=40

sylvia types 40 words in one minute

40*15=600

sylvia types 600 words in 15 minutes

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