Question

Scott runs 6 miles in 55 minutes. at the same rate how many miles would he run in 44 minutes

Answer 1

4.8 miles

Explanation:

We can write a ratio to solve

6 miles x miles

------------ = --------------

55 minutes 44 minutes

Using cross products

6 * 44 = 55 * x

Divide each side by 55

6*44/55 = 55x/55

4.8 miles = x