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Solving a word problem on proportions using a unit rate

Kala drove 315 miles in 5 hours.
At the same rate, how long would it take her to drive 693 miles?

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Answer: It would take Kala 11 hours to drive 693 miles

Explanation:

315/5=63 miles an hour

693/63=11 hours

It would take Kala 11 hours to drive 693 miles

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