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There are about 6 kilometers in 10 miles about how many kilometers are in 5 miles?

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Answer:

3 kilometres

Explanation:

You can find this answer by inserting all the information in the form of a ratio.

6 kilometres : 10 miles

x kilometers : 5 miles

Cross multiple the ratios.

10 x x = 6 x 5

10x = 30

x = 30 ÷ 10

x = 3 kilometres

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