Question

Jackson can swim 38 laps in 95 minutes. Write an equation relating the laps swam s to the number of minutes m. At this rate, how many laps can he swim in 115 minutes?

Answer 1

46 laps

Explanation:

Set up a ratio:

38/95 = s/115

cross multiply

4370 = 95s

divide both sides by 95

s= 46