Marley has read 112.5 pages of a book. By the end of today, she plans to have read at least a total of 360 pages. If she reads 4

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stellarik [79]

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Marley has read 112.5 pages of a book. By the end of today, she plans to have read at least a total of 360 pages. If she reads 4

5 pages per hour, what is the minimum amount of time she should devote to reading today? hours and minutes

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Vinvika [58] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-11T07:44:43+03:00

Vinvika [58]3 years ago

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5.5 hours. 5 hours and 30 minutes

The total pages she wants to finish (360) minus the pages she has read (112.5) equals to 247.5
Then divide it by the 45 (the rate of pages she reads per hour)
5.5 hours.