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Solve this multi-step problem. A runner completes of a 5-mile race every 8 minutes. At the same pace, how far can the runner go in 16 minutes?​

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Final answer:

To find out how far the runner can go in 16 minutes at the same pace, we multiply 1/4th of 5 miles by 5 to get 1.25 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem, we can use the concept of ratio. The runner completes 1/8th of a 5-mile race every 8 minutes, so in 16 minutes, the runner would complete 2/8th (or 1/4th) of the race. To find the distance, we multiply 1/4 by 5 miles:

Distance = 1/4 * 5 miles = 5/4 miles = 1.25 miles

Therefore, the runner can go 1.25 miles in 16 minutes.

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