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Kathy walked 3 1/2 miles per hour for 1 1/4 hours. During 1/2 of her walking time it rained. How many miles did she walk while it was raining?

Kathy walked 3 1/2 miles per hour for 1 1/4 hours. During 1/2 of her walking time-example-1
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I think it's 2.2 miles walking in the rain
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1 1/4 = 5/4 * 1/2 = 5/8


3 1/2 = 7/2 * 5/8 = 35/16 = 2 3/16 miles

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