Question

If you travel 2.2 miles in 30 minutes. How many miles did you travel in 12 minutes?

Answer 1

Let m = miles traveled in 12 minutes.

2.2/m = 30/12

Cross-multiply here.

30m = (2.2)(12)

30m = 26.4

m = 26.4 ÷ 30

m = 0.88

In 12 minutes, 0.88 miles is traveled.