Question

Michael threw for 1,654 yards in his first five games. At this rate, how many yards will he have thrown for in fifteen games? ✗

Answer 1

Answer: 4,962 yards

Explanation:

Given: Michael threw for 1,654 yards in his first five games.

The rate of threw =
`\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}`

Then , The rate of threw =
`\frac{1654}{\text{5}}` yard/ minute.

i.e. the distance of yards thrown in 1 minute =
`\frac{1654}{\text{5}}` yard

If the rate remains same , then the distance of yards thrown for in fifteen games is given by :-

`(1654)/(5)*15=4,962\text{ yards}`

Hence, At this rate, 4,962 yards will he have thrown for in fifteen games.

Answer 2

4,962 yards.

Explanation:

We are given that,

For the first 5 games, Michael threw 1,654 yards.

Since, we see that, the relationship between the yards and the games are directly proportional.

Then for 15 games,

Michael will have thrown for
`(1654)/(5)* 3` yards i.e. 1654 × 3 = 4,962 yards

Hence, for 15 games, Michael have thrown for 4,962 yards