Question

Jesus ran 4 miles in 30 minutes which of the following is an equivalent rate of Jesus running

A.6 miles in 50 minutes
B.3 miles in 20 minutes
C.8 miles in 80 minutes
D.10 miles in 75 minutes

Answer 1

D. 10 miles in 75 minutes

Explanation:

Find the unit rate in miles per minute for all given rates.

4 miles / 30 minutes = 4/30 miles/minute = 2/15 miles/minute

A. 6 miles / 50 minutes = 6/50 miles/minute = 3/25 miles/minute

B. 3 miles / 20 minutes = 3/20 miles/minute

C. 8 miles / 80 minutes = 8/80 miles/minute = 1/10 miles/minute

D. 10 miles / 75 minutes = 10/75 miles/minute = 2/15 miles/minute

Answer: D. 10 miles in 75 minutes