Question

The table describes Kenton's running progress during his training. In the table, d represents the day number, and t represents the total number of miles he ran since he began training. d 2. 5 7 10 12 t 5 12.5 17.5 25 30 (a) Use words to describe the relationship between the day number and the total number of miles since Kenton began training. (b) Use an equation to illustrate the relationship between the day number and the total number of miles since Kenton began training.

Answer 1

Answer: The ratio of number of miles he ran to the number of days of training gives the constant 2.5.

(a) Kenton runs 2.5 miles per each day.

(b) Number of miles Kenton runs equals the product of 2.5 with the number of days.

Answer 2

The ratio of number of miles he ran to the number of days of training gives the constant 2.5.

(a) Kenton runs 2.5 miles per each day.

(b) Number of miles Kenton runs equals the product of 2.5 with the number of days.