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16 January, 17:53

A student estimates that it takes 2 hours to read 25 pages. At this rate, how many hours will she need to read 425 pages?

Write a proportion that represents this situation. Then, solve it.

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  1. 16 January, 18:01
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    25/425 = 2/x

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Cross multiply and simplify

    850=25x

    34=x
  2. 16 January, 18:06
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    34 hours

    Step-by-step explanation:

    2:25 = x:425

    25/2 = 12.5

    425/12.5 = 34

    so it is 34:425

    She will need to read for 34 hours to read 425 pages
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