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Michael can run 4/9 of a mile in 5 minutes. He claims he can run 1 mile in 10 minutes. Is he correct?

Michael can run 4/9 of a mile in 5 minutes. He claims he can run 1 mile in 10 minutes. Is he correct?
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Michael can run 4/9 of a mile in 5 minutes. He claims he can run 1 mile in 10 minutes. Is he correct?

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User Lowkase
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No he is not correct because 4x2=8
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User Daniel Kobe
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no, he isn't correct because 4x2=8 but you need 5/9 to be enough to run 1 mile. 
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