Question

One of the requirements of becoming a court reporter is the ability to type 225 words per minute. Donald can currently type 180 words per minute, and
believes that with practice he can increase his typing speed by 5 words per minute each month. Which of the following represents the number of words per minute that don't believe he'll be able to type M months from now?
A) 5+180m
B) 225+5m
C) 180+5m
D) 180-5m 

c?

Answer 1

I believe C is right, he is adding 5 words each month, although I could be wrong.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (c) is correct.

Total after m months , his typing speed will be (180+5m) words per minute.    

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Donald can currently type 180 words per minute, and

believes that with practice he can increase his typing speed by 5 words per minute each month.

We have to express the given statement mathematically and choose the correct answer from the given options.

Since, Donald is able to type 180 words per minute currently.

And given his typing speed increases 5 words per minute each month.

If he typed for m months he can write 5m words.

So, Total after m months , his typing speed will be (180+5m) words per minute.