Question

Over her 17 day winter break, Lindsay want to read the last book in the Harry Potter seriees, which has 759 pages. If she reads 75 pages each day, will she finish before winter break is over

Answer 1

Answer: Yes, she will finish before winter break is over.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Number of days in winter break = 17

Number of pages she read in each day = 75

Number of pages in the Harry Potter series she wants to read = 759

Now, we'll use unitary method,

in 1 day , she read = 75 pages

in 17 days , she read is given by

$17\times 75=1275\text{ pages}$

and 759 pages is less than 1275 pages.

So, she will finish before winter break is over.