A student can run 6 miles in 3/4 hour. At this rate, what is the total number of miles the student can run in 1 hour?

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asked May 4, 2021 203k views

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Andy Mango · Answer 1 · 2021-05-05T15:00:39+0000

Answer:

$\boxed{\boxed{\sf 8 \ miles }}$

Given - 3/4 hour = 6 miles

To find - No. of miles in 1 hour

Solution

3/4 hour = 6 miles

1 hour = ?

1 × 6 /3/4

1 × 6 × 4 /3

1 × 4 × 2

8 miles

DavidWaldo · Answer 2 · 2021-05-11T11:02:07+0000

Answer:

The student can run 8 miles in one hour.

Explanation:

(3)/(4) h = 6 miles

(
(4)/(4) h is basically one whole hour. I put it in a fraction form so it is easier to understand why I multiplied 6 miles by
(4)/(3) )

(4)/(4) h =
(4)/(3) × 6 miles

= 8 miles