Question

question 3 (multiple choice worth 2 points) (rates mc) rita read 1,250 words in 5 minutes. joy read 1,464 words in 6 minutes. who read at the faster rate? rita read at the faster rate because 250 words per minute > 244 words per minute. joy read at the faster rate because 250 words per minute < 244 words per minute. joy read at the faster rate because 250 words per minute > 244 words per minute. both rita and joy read at the same rate.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Rita's reading rate

To find Rita's reading rate, we divide the number of words she read by the time taken. Rita read 1,250 words in 5 minutes. So her rate is $\frac{1250}{5} = 250$ words per minute.

Step2: Calculate Joy's reading rate

Joy read 1,464 words in 6 minutes. Her reading rate is $\frac{1464}{6} = 244$ words per minute.

Step3: Compare the two rates

Rita's rate is 250 words per minute and Joy's rate is 244 words per minute. Since $250 > 244$, Rita reads at a faster rate.

Answer:

A. Rita read at the faster rate because 250 words per minute > 244 words per minute.