Question

Raymond reads 165 pages in 462 minutes. How many minutes will it take Raymond to read a book that is 55 pages?

Answer 1

It would take Raymond 154 mins to read 55 pages

Explanation:

Use simple proportion

165 pages in 462 mins

55 pages in Xmins

Cross multiply

55×462= 165× X

X= 55×462/165

X= 154 mins

Answer 2

154 minutes

Explanation:

It takes him 2.8 minutes per page (462 / 165)

2.8 times 55 is 154