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an ostritch can run at a rate of 50 miles in 60 minuites. how long would it take an ostrich to run 15 mikes

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\sf(50~miles)/(60~minutes) = (15~ miles)/(x~minutes)\\\\50(x) = 15(60)\\\\50x = 900\\\\x = 18

Your answer is 18 minutes
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50 miles ... 60 minutes
15 miles ... x minutes

If you would like to know how long would it take an ostrich to run 15 miles, you can calculate this using the following steps:

50 * x = 15 * 60
50 * x = 900 /50
x = 900 / 50
x = 18 minutes

Result: An ostrich can run 15 miles in 18 minutes.
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