Question

Karen runs 6 miles in 55 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 44 minutes?​

Answer 1

x = 4.363636...

Explanation:

Set up a ratio

6 miles : 55 minutes

x miles : 40 minutes

Cross Multiply

55x = 40*6

55x = 240

55x / 55 = 240 / 55

x = 4.363636...