Question

Lashonda can type 36 words in 9 minutes

What is her rate in words per minute?
words per minute

Answer 1

4 words

Explanation:

1. Set up a proportion:
   `(36)/(9) = (x)/(1)`
2. Cross multiply, then divide: 36 × 1 = 36, 36 ÷ 9 = 4

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Answer 2

4 words per minute

Explanation:

To find the wpm just do 36 divided by 9.