Question

3. Nancy ran 26 miles in 8 hours. If she ran at a constant rate how many miles did she run in

3 hours? (Hint: Set up an empty proportion)

Answer 1

9.75 miles in 3 hours.

Explanation:

so first you need to find the Unit rate. Do 26/8 and you will find the answer to the problem. 26/8 is 3.25 miles an hour. Now if we do 3.25 x 3(The hours in question) we would find the answer. 3.25 x 3= 9.75 miles per 3 hours