Question

George was reading a mystery story. He read 42 pages in one hour. At this rate how many pages can he read in 40 minutes?

Answer 1

56.8

Explanation:

Ratios.

42------60

1----------1.42

40-------56.8

First, divide 42 by 42 which is one. Then, divide 60 by 42, which is 1.42.

Next, multiply 1 by 40. Finally multiply 1.42 by 40 which is 56.8. Hope this helps