Question

How many minutes does it take John to type $y$ words if he types at the rate of $x$ words per minute?

• A. $\frac{x}{y}$
• B. $\frac{y}{x}$
• C. $xy$
• D. $\frac{60x}{y}$
• E. $\frac{y}{60x}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{y}{x}$

$x$ No. of words John type in $1$ minute

$\therefore$ $1$ word John type in $\frac{1}{x}$minute

$\therefore$ $y$ No. of words John type in $\frac{y}{x}$minute