Question

Susan can read 72 words in 1/3 of a minute. Which statement is correct? A. She can read 24 words per minute, because 72 divided by 1/3 is equal to 24. B. She can read 24 words per minute, because 72 times 1/3 is equal to 24. C. She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 divided by 1/3 is equal to 216. D. She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 times 1/3 is equal to 216.

Answer 1

The correct answer is 

She can read 216 words per minute, because 72 divided by  is equal to 216.

Answer 2

Answer:

Susan reads words in one minute are 216 .

Option (D) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

As given

$Susan\ can\ read\ 72\ words\ in\ \frac{1}{3}\ of\ a\ minute.$

Thus

$Susan\ reads\ in\ one\ minute = \frac{Total\ word\ reads}{Total\ minutes}$

$Susan\ reads\ words\ in\ one\ minute = \frac{72}{\frac{1}{3}}$

$Susan\ reads\ words\ in\ one\ minute =72\times 3$

$Susan\ reads\ words\ in\ one\ minute =216\ words$

Therefore Susan reads words in one minute are 216 .

Option (D) is correct .