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If abdikadir can write 1275 words in 3 pages how many words can he write in 5 pages?

User Tsilya
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Answer:

2,125 words

Explanation:

1275/3 = 425 words per page

425 * 5 = 2,125 words

User Xavier Taylor
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Answer:

He can write 2125 words

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

1275 words x word

------------------- = ------------

3 pages 5 pages

Using cross products

1275* 5 = 3x

Divide each side by 3

1275*5/3 = 3x/3

2125 =x

He can write 2125 words

User Tyler Dahle
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