Question

Suzie is going to run for 32 minutes. She can run 1 mile in 5 minutes and she cools off for 7

minutes. How many miles can she run in her time limit?

Answer 1

She can run 3 miles in her time limit.

Explanation:

Suzie is going to run for 32 minutes. She run 1 mile in 5 minutes and she cools off for 7 minutes

5+7=12 minutes

she runs 1 mile needs 12 minutes total

32÷12=2⋯8

8-5=3 minutes

2+1=3 3×1=3 miles

She can run 3 miles in her time limit.

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