Question

willie run 5 miles in 30 minutes. if willie runs at the same rate, how many miles can he run in 36 minutes?

Answer 1

Answer: 6 miles

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to apply proportions:

Willie run 5 miles in 30 minutes

The ´proportion is : 5 miles / 30 minutes

For 36 minutes:

x miles /36 minutes, where x is the number of miles.

So:

5/30 = x/36

(5/30)36 =x

x = 6 miles

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