Question

In one hour miles ran 16 1/4 miles. How far could miles run in 2 1/2 hours?

Answer 1

40.625 miles covered in 2.5 hours

Explanation:

Given that
`16 (1)/(4)`

miles was ran in one hour, then to find miles run in 2.5 hours, we just have to multiply:

`16 (1)/(4)`

by
`2 (1)/(2)`

This means that miles run in 2½ hours

`= 16 (1)/(4) * 2 (1)/(2)`

`= (65)/(4) * (5)/(2)`

`= (325)/(8)`

`= 40 (5)/(8) = 40.625`

Therefore 40.625 miles will be run in 2.5 hours.