Question

Javier reads 40 pages every hour. how many pages does Javier read in 2.25 hours.

Answer 1

Set up a proportion:

40/1 = x/2.25

Multiply 2.25 to both sides:

x = 40 * 2.25/1

x = 90

So Javier reads 90 pages in 2.25 hours.

Answer 2

2.25 * 40 = 90
Javier will read 90 pages in .25 hours