Question

If I drive 715 miles in 13hrs at the same rate, how many miles would I drive in 7 hrs?

Answer 1

`385\ miles`

Explanation:

we know that

I drive 715 miles in 13 hrs

using proportion

Find how many miles would I drive in 7 hrs

Let

x -----> the number of miles

`(715)/(13)(miles)/(hours)=(x)/(7)(miles)/(hours) \\ \\x=715*7/13\\ \\x=385\ miles`