Question

7. Lin is reading a 146-page book. She read the first 20 pages in 35 minutes. 1 point How many minutes does it take her to finish reading the book?​

Answer 1

255.5 minutes or 255 minutes and 30 seconds

Explanation:

146 pages/ x minutes

20 pages/ 35 minutes

All you have to do is cross-multiply to find the answer.

146x35= 5110

5110/20=x

5110/20= 255.5

x= 255.5