Question

Nicole reads for 30 minutes while waiting to get into her appointment. She reads 24 pages. At this rate how many pages would she read in 45 minutes?

Answer 1

We can easily set up a ratio here. Let's do it:

$\frac{24}{30} =\frac{x}{45}$

We need to solve for x, so let's cross multiply:

$24*45 = 30x$

$\frac{24*45}{30} = x$

Simplify:

$x= 36$

So, Nicole would read 36 in 45 minutes. Hope I could help! :)

Answer 2

You can create an inequality.

She would read 36 pages in 45 minutes.