If Lin is reading a 47-page book and she reads the first 20 pages in 35 minutes, at the same rate, would she be able to complete her book in a hour?

Question

My mind is really blank right now and I have to study for this quiz tomorrow.

Answer 1

Use proportions to set up the problem.

20/35 = x/ 60, note: Change 1 hour to 60 minutes. When solving for x, x needs to be > 46 to determine if she can complete the book in one hour (60 minutes).