Question

Sam drove for 1/8 hour covering 8 1/2 miles, how far did he drive in 1 hour?

Answer 1

68 miles.

Explanation:

Sam has driven the distance of
`8(1)/(2)` miles in 1/8 of an hour, we are asked how far he drove in 1 hour.

Assuming Sam drove at the same speed for 1 hour, we should multiply
`8(1)/(2)` by 8 to represent the unknown distance.

`8(1)/(2) * (8)/(1) = 68.`

During the time length of 1 hour, Sam has driven 68 miles.

Answer 2

68miles

Explanation:

1/8 of an hour (60mins) = 7.5 mins

7.5mins : 8.5miles

x8 x8

60mins : 68 miles

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