A student can type 174 words in 3 min and 348 words in 6 min. How many words can the student type in 8 min?

1 Answer
Nov 12, 2016

The student can type #464# words in #8# minutes.

Explanation:

First, find the student's rate per minute.

#174/3 = 58#

So, the student's typing rate is #58# words per minute. Now multiply this rate by the number of minutes (#8#).

#58*8 = 464#

This student can type #464#words in #8# minutes.