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Percy ran a total of 18 miles over the course of 2 track practices. How many miles wouldPercy have run after 5 track practices? Assume the relationship is directly proportional.

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According to the problem, we have an initial ratio of 18 miles from 2 track practices, which gives a whole number ratio of 9 miles per track.

So, to find the number of miles after 5 track practices, we just have to multiply this number by the ratio.

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