1. **State the problem:** Aubrey needs to type a 5-page article in 18 minutes. She types at a constant rate of 0.25 pages per minute. We need to determine if she can finish typing before the deadline. 2. **Formula used:** To find the total pages typed, use the formula: $$\text{Total pages} = \text{Rate} \times \text{Time}$$ 3. **Calculate total pages typed:** $$\text{Total pages} = 0.25 \times 18 = 4.5$$ 4. **Compare total pages typed to required pages:** Aubrey can type 4.5 pages in 18 minutes, but she needs to type 5 pages. 5. **Conclusion:** Since 4.5 pages is less than 5 pages, Aubrey will not meet her deadline typing at this rate. **Final answer:** No, Aubrey will not meet her deadline because she can only type 4.5 pages in 18 minutes, which is less than the required 5 pages.