Question

Carmen runs 6 miles in 50 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 35 minutes?

Answer 1

4.2 miles

Explanation:

6 miles/50 minutes = x miles/35 minutes

1. Since 5 is the GCF (greatest common factor) of x and 35, that is what the ratio must first be converted into, by dividing by 10: 6/50 = 0.6/5

2. To convert this to 35 minutes, it must be multiplied by 7, because 5 * 7 = 35. This leaves us with the answer:

0.6/5 = 4.2 miles/35 minutes