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Matthew Can run 5 miles in 40 mins. If he continues at the same rate can he run 14 miles in 120 mins?

User StephanieQ
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

5 divided by 40 is .125 which means he can run .125 miles a minute then do .125 times 120 to get 15 miles.

You divide to find the unit ratio/fraction

User Pedro Rolo
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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

120/40=3

5 times 3 =15

he can run 15 miles at the same rate in 120 min

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