Question

A linear model for the situation below passes through the orgin. Find the missing value. Round to the nearest ten if necessary.

47.5 min to jog 5 mi
______ min to jog 11 mi

Answer 1

b. 104.5 min

Explanation:

Answer 2

The equation describing the situation is given by
y - 0 = (5 - 0)/(47.5 - 0) (x - 0)
y = 5/47.5 x
y = 2/19 x

Therefore, it will require 19(11)/2 = 104.5 minutes to jog 11 miles.