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Lesson 1-6 Example 5 1-6 Solve. Theo and Ren are speed readers. On average, Theo reads 36,000 words in 4 minutes. On average, Ren reads 42,500 words in 5 minutes. Who reads faster? Understand Read the question. Write what you know. On average, Theo reads 36,000 words in 4 minutes. On average, Ren reads 42,500 words in 5 minutes.
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Lesson 1-6 Example 5 1-6 Plan Solve a simpler problem. Treat each person as a separate problem and find the unit rate. Then compare the unit rates.
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Lesson 1-6 Example 5 1-6 Solve Theo:36,000 ÷ 4 = 9,000 words per minute Ren:42,500 ÷ 5 = 8,500 words per minute 9,000 words per minute is the faster rate. On average, Theo reads more words per minute than Ren.
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Lesson 1-6 Example 5 1-6 Check Check your answer.
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