Question

1. If a person reads 40 pages in 45 minutes,
approximately how many minutes will it
take her to read 265 pages?
A) 202
B) 236
C) 265
D) 298

Answer 1

The answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

40——>45

265——>x

Cross multiply

40x = 265x 45

40x = 11,925

x= 11,925/40

x= 298.125

Answer 2

40 pages —>45 minutes
80 pages —>90 minutes
120 pages —>135 minutes
160 pages —>180 minutes
200 pages —>225 minutes
240 pages —>270 minutes
265 pages —> ANSWER
280 pages —>315 minutes
Answer:D