MFM1P: Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied
Unit 4: Proportional Reasoning
Activity 6: Rates
Answer
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Aly wants to enter a keyboarding contest. In order to enter, contestants must be able to input 50 words per minute. Aly took 15 seconds to enter 10 words. At this rate, is she eligible to enter the contest? |
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60 seconds/15 seconds = 4 (there are 4 fifteen seconds in 60 seconds) 10 words x 4 = 40 words Aly inputs 40 words per minute. Therefore, Aly is not eligible to enter the contest. |
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