Camila started reading a 500 page book. She read 1/25 of the book in 3/4 hour. What is the maximum number of pages can she read in 3/2 hour if she reads at the same rate?

Question

I would like to know how to set up and solve this equation.

Answer 1

1/25 of 500 is 20 pages in 3/4 hour

in 1.5 hours she can read twice as much or 40 pages

1.5 = 3/2 = 2(3/4)

ratio of pages to hours is the same

20/(3/4) = 40/(3/2)

80/3 = 80/3