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Steve can jog 14 miles in 2 hours. At this rate, how many miles can he jog in 1/4 hour?

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Answer:

1 3/4 miles in 1/4 hour.

Explanation:

Write and solve an equation of ratios:

x (1/4) hr

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

14 mi 2 hr

Cross multiplying, we get 2x = (1/4)(14), or

x = (1/4)(7), or x = 7/4

Steve can jog 7/4 miles in 1/4 hour. That's 1 3/4 miles in 1/4 hour.

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