Question

Dion can type 155 words in 6 minutes. Assuming that he can type at a

constant rate, about how many words can Dion type in 45 minutes?

Answer 1

Explanation:

If:

155 words = 6 minutes :

Then:

1 minute = 155/6 = 25.8 words

45 minutes is:

45 × 25.8 = 1,162.5

Answer 2

1162.5 words

Explanation:

6m = 155 words

45m =
`(45)/(6)` × 155 words

= 1162.5 words