Patrick read 20 pages of his book in 4 hours. Todd read 25 pages in 5 hours. Did both at the same rate?

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Mathematics

Bradley

20 August, 04:51

Patrick read 20 pages of his book in 4 hours. Todd read 25 pages in 5 hours. Did both at the same rate?

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Adyson · Answer 1

All you need to do is find the rate that each boy read and compare them.

Patrick

20 pages/4 hours

=5 pages/hour

Todd

25 pages/5 hours

=5 pages/hour

Yes both boys read at the same rate (5 pages/hour)

Jonathan Lin · Answer 2

Solve:-

Patrick:-

20 pgs = 4 hrs

Todd:-

25 pgs = 5 hrs

Divide:-

Patrick:-

20 : 4 = 5

5 pgs per hr

Todd:-

25 : 5 = 5

5 pgs oer hr

Yes, Both boys read at the same rate, 5 pgs per hr