Question

The number of miles driven varies directly as the number of hours driven. After

8
hours,
456
miles were driven.
How long, in hours, does it take to drive
627
miles? Do not include units in your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: 11

Explanation:

You can set up a ratio.

8/456 = x/627

Cross multiply and divide

8 • 627 = 5016

5016 / 456 = 11