Question

Peter is typing an essay for his science class. the essay needs to be 2,900 words long. Peter can type 20 words per minute. If peter has 500 words typed so far, how many hours will it take for peter to finish typing the essay.

Answer 1

2 hours 25 minutes

Explanation:

He needs 2900 words he has a typing speed of 20 words per minute. He has already completed 500 words it took him 25 minutes. Now if you divide 2900 by 20 (2900/20) It is 145. That means it is 145 minutes. Now if you convert it into hours then it becomes 2 hours 25 minutes of 2900 words.