Question

The running event is 3.1 miles long. Suppose it takes you 8 minutes to run a mile. Would this time allow you to reach your goal? Explain your reasoning. At 8 minutes per mile, it would take you minutes to run 3.1 miles.

Answer 1

`24.8\ minutes`

Explanation:

Using proportion

`(8)/(1)(minutes)/(mile)=(x)/(3.1)(minutes)/(miles) \\ \\x=8*3.1\\ \\x=24.8\ minutes`