On average, Betsy read 1 page of her book every 1.5 minutes. Her book has 116 pages. Raymond starts a 94- page book on Saturday morning at 8:30 am and reads straight through until he finishes it at 11:38 am. How many more minutes does it take Raymond to read his book the Betsy to read hers?

Respuesta :

Answer:

14 minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

given,

given,

Betsy time taken to read one page = 1.5 minutes

Number of pages in the Betsy book = 116 pages

number of pages in Raymond Book = 94 pages

time taken by the Raymond  to read = 11.38 - 8.30

                                                             = 3.08 hrs

time taken by Raymond = 188 minutes

time taken by Betsy to read book = 1.5 x 116

                                                         = 174 minutes

Raymond take more time than Betsy by  = 188 - 174

                                                                   = 14 minutes

Raymond take 14 minute more than Betsy

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