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madison ran a total of 2 kilometers by running around the block 3 times. after running around the block 5 times how many kilometers will she have run ?

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Explanation:

Write a proportion. 3 laps is to 2 km as 5 laps is to x km.

3 / 2 = 5 / x

Cross multiply:

3x = 10

Divide:

x = 10/3

x = 3⅓

Madison will have run 3⅓ kilometers.

User Amir T
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I think it is 3 1/2 I’m not sure though
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