Question

If Lynn can type a page in p minutes, what piece of the page can she do in 5 minutes? A. 5/p B. p - 5 C. p + 5 D. p/5

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Lynn types a page in p minutes,.

Therefore, in 1 minute she will type = 1/p page.

Hence, in 5 minutes she will type = 5/p piece of page.

Answer 2

Answer:

(A) 5/p

Step-by-step explanation:

Lynn can type a page in p minutes

⇒ 1 page = p mins

Find the number of pages she can type in 1 min:

1 page = p mins

p min = 1 page

1 min = 1 ÷ p = 1/p page

Find the number of pages she can type in 5 mins:

1 min = 1/p

5 mins = 1/p x 5

5 mins = 5/p

Answer: (A) 5/p