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Write the rate in lowest terms.

A printer can print 14 pages in 56 sec.
The rate in lowest terms is ______ ?

User Shuying
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Answer:

1 page in 4 sec.

Explanation:

To find the rate in lowest terms, divide the 14 pages by 56 seconds and find the simplest fraction.

14/56 = 1/4 in simplest terms.

This means the rate is 1 page in 4 seconds.

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