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Max ran a total of 5 miles around a track. Each lap was 1/8 of a mile. Zachary ran 36 laps around the track. Who ran more laps? Show your work.

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Max ran more since 5•8=40 and 40 is greater than 36
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max ran more than zachary because, max ran 5 miles. 5 miles x 8 laps per mile is 40 miles.
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