Question

If i run a mile in 8 and a half minutes how many miles can i run in an hr

Answer 1

7.06 miles

Explanation:

Write and solve an equation of ratios:

Distance Time

1 mile 8.5 min

------------- = ------------------

x 60 min

Then 8.5x = 60, and x = 7.06 miles

You could run 7.06 miles in 1 hour.

Answer 2

You can run 7 miles in one hour

Explanation:

60 mins in one hour

8.5 mins for one mile

60/8.5 = 7.0588