Question

Jenny runs 7 miles in 80 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 64 minutes?

Answer 1

5.6miles

Explanation:

find Jenny's speed per minute,

ie distance/time

`(7)/(80) miles \: per \: minute`

find the distance travelled by multiplying the speed by the time

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`(7)/(80) * 64 = (56)/(10) \\ = 5.6`