Question

subtract 1,265 words from 4,254 words to get the number of words he still needs to type, 2,989. divide 2,989 words by 20 words/minute to get 149.45 minutes. multiply 2,989 words by 20 words/minute to get 59,780 minutes. divide 5,519 words by 20 words/minute to get 275.95 minutes. add 1,265 words to 4,254 words to get the number of words he still needs to type, 5,519.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate remaining words

$4254 - 1265 = 2989$

Step2: Calculate time needed

$\frac{2989}{20} = 149.45$

Answer:

The correct steps are:

1. Subtract 1,265 words from 4,254 words to get the number of words he still needs to type, 2,989.
2. Divide 2,989 words by 20 words/minute to get 149.45 minutes.