1. **State the problem:** Aubrey needs to type a five-page article and has 18 minutes before the deadline. She types at a constant rate of 0.25 pages per minute. We need to determine if she can finish on time. 2. **Formula used:** To find the total pages typed, use the formula $$\text{Pages typed} = \text{Rate} \times \text{Time}$$ where Rate = 0.25 pages/minute and Time = 18 minutes. 3. **Calculate pages typed:** $$\text{Pages typed} = 0.25 \times 18 = 4.5$$ pages. 4. **Compare pages typed to required pages:** Aubrey needs to type 5 pages but can only type 4.5 pages in 18 minutes. 5. **Conclusion:** Since 4.5 pages is less than 5 pages, Aubrey did not make her deadline.