2. A researcher can read 24 pages of a professional book in 45 minutes. How many pages can he read in one hour? a $$ 24 / 45 $$ pages b. 20 pages c. 32 pages d. 60 pages

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To determine how many pages the researcher can read in one hour (60 minutes), follow these steps:

1. **Calculate the reading rate:**
   
   The researcher reads **24 pages in 45 minutes**.
   
   $$
   \text{Reading Rate} = \frac{24 \text{ pages}}{45 \text{ minutes}} = 0.5333 \text{ pages per minute}
   $$

2. **Determine the number of pages in 60 minutes:**
   
   $$
   \text{Pages in 60 minutes} = 0.5333 \text{ pages/minute} \times 60 \text{ minutes} = 32 \text{ pages}
   $$

**Correct Answer:**  
**c. 32 pages**
The researcher can read 32 pages in one hour.

A researcher can read 24 pages of a professional book in 45
minutes. How many pages can he read in one hour?
a pages
b. 20 pages
c. 32 pages
d. 60 pages

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