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Jasmine can run 4 5/6 miles in 2/3 of an hour. how many miles can she run 1 hour simplify comepletly

User MrSpt
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the question depends on d= r * t

d = the distance in miles.

r = the rate of travel in miles per hour

t = the time in hours.


Step One

Rearrange the formula so you are solving for the rate.


d = r * t Divide by t

4 5/6 = (4*6 + 5)/6 = 29/6


r = d / t


Step Two

Substitute into the equation.


r = ((29)/(6))/((2)/(3) )


Step Three

Turn the bottom fraction upside down. Multiply these two together.


r =
(29)/(6) * (3)/(2)


r = 29/4 miles hour.


Step Four

Solve for d when t = 1 hour.


d = ??

r = 29/4 miles / hour

t = 1 hour.


d = 29/4 * 1

d = 29/4 miles


That's as simple as you can get it unless you want 7 1/4 miles or 7.25 miles


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