Question

How many times must John run around a 1/4 mile track to run 2 1/2 miles?

Answer 1

10 laps

Explanation:

`2(1)/(2) / (1)/(4)`

Make the fractions of like denominators

`2(2)/(4) / (1)/(4)`

Put into an improper fraction for simple division

`(10)/(4) / (1)/(4)`

Denominators cancel out

10 / 1

Simplify

10

Answer 2

Answer: 10

Step-by-step explanation: 2 and 1/2 divided by 1/4 equals 10 times he must run around the track