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

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

(A) \(\dfrac{x}{y}\)

(B) \(\dfrac{y}{x}\)

(C) \(xy\)

(D) \(\dfrac{60x}{y}\)

(E) \(\dfrac{y}{60x}\)

Answer: B

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Vincen wrote:
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:10 am
How many minutes does it take John to type \(y\) words if he types at the rate of \(x\) words per minute?

(A) \(\dfrac{x}{y}\)

(B) \(\dfrac{y}{x}\)

(C) \(xy\)

(D) \(\dfrac{60x}{y}\)

(E) \(\dfrac{y}{60x}\)

Answer: B

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Time = output/rate
Time = y/x

Answer: B
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