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In a relay race, 5 friends ran an equal share of the distance. The total distance of the race was 3 miles.

What is the distance that each friend ran

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Well, you have to divide 5 by 3.

5 / 3 = 1.66

Now lets check it.

1.66 x 3 = 4.98

That should get you close enough to an answer.
User Dom Free
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3/5 = 0.60 miles

Each friend ran 0.60 miles
User Avikm
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