Question

Willie runs 2 miles in 18 minutes. If Willie runs at the same rate, how many miles can he run in 90 minutes?

Answer 1

if Willie runs 2 miles in 18 minutes

then he will run J miles in 90min

cross multiply or put in ratio form i.e 2/18=J/90

2*90=18*J

180=18J

J=180/18

J=10 miles