Question

Pam jogged 15 and 3/4 miles in 3 hours. At this rate how long would it take Pam to jog 28 and 7/8 miles?

A. 4 1/2

B. 5 1/2

C. 9 hours

D. None of these

help if you can,and thank you very much if you do!​

Answer 1

First, let’s find the distance Pam jogs in one hour.
15.75/3 = 5.25 mph.
Now, simply divide 28.875 (28 and decimal of 7/8) by our new rate.
28.875/5.25 = 5.5 hours. Choice B