Question

Veronica can type $28$ words per minute. At this rate, how many words can Veronica type in $5\frac{1}{2}$ minutes ?

• A. $154$ words.
• B. $156$ words.
• C. $159$ words.
• D. $162$ words.

Answer 1

The correct option is A $154$ words.

In $1$ minute, Veronica can type $28$ words.

In $5\frac{1}{2}$ minutes, Veronica can type $=5\frac{1}{2}\times 28$ words

$=\frac{11}{2}\times 28$ words

$=154$ words

Hence, Veronica can type $154$ words in $5\frac{1}{2}$ minutes.