Question

1. ilan can type 325 words in 5 minutes. for each question, explain or show your reasoning.

a. how many words can he type in 7 minutes?
b. ilan typed 780 words. how long did it take him to type?

Explanation:

Part a

Step1: Calculate typing speed

Typing speed = $\frac{325}{5} = 65$ words per minute

Step2: Compute words in 7 minutes

Words = $65 \times 7 = 455$

Part b

Step1: Use typing speed from part a

Speed = 65 words per minute

Step2: Calculate time for 780 words

Time = $\frac{780}{65} = 12$ minutes

Answer:

a. 455 words
b. 12 minutes