Raven D.

asked • 12/07/18

could you help me with this math

Kelly is reading a 440-page book. During the past 5 days she has read 275 pages. At this rate, how many more days will it take her to complete the book?

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Michael V. answered • 12/07/18

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Kelly is reading a 440-page book. During the past 5 days she has read 275 pages. At this rate, how many more days will it take her to complete the book?

Set up the two ratios as a proportion.

5/275=x/165

275x=825

/275 /275

x=3

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