Question

Joshua runs 35% of the way from his house to the gym. If the gym is 5 miles away from Joshua’s house, how many miles does Joshua run on his way to the gym?

Answer 1

I think this is correct

Is % x 35
— = — —> — = —
Of 100 5 100

5 • 35 = 175
100 • x = 100x
________
175 / 100 = |1.75 miles|
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