Use a proportion to solve the problem.
-A label printer prints 2 pages of labels in 2.9 seconds. How long will it take to print 6 pages of labels?
A) $8.70 \mathrm{sec}$
B) $10.70 \mathrm{sec}$
C) $12.70 \mathrm{sec}$
D) $11.70 \mathrm{sec}$

Question

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The time to print pages of labels is directly proportional to the number of pages. If 2 pages take 2.9 seconds, then 6 pages will take $6 \times \frac{2.9}{2} = 8.7$ seconds.

Use a Proportion to Solve the Problem 8.70sec8.70 \mathrm{sec}8.70sec B) 10.70sec10.70 \mathrm{sec}10.70sec

Use a Proportion to Solve the Problem $8.70 \mathrm{sec}$ B) $10.70 \mathrm{sec}$