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Arnefee hiked 5 miles in 40 minutes. If he continues to hike at the same rate, which proportion could be used to determine how far he could hike in 90 minutes

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The relationship between the distance hiked (d) and the time spent hiking (90 minutes) based on his rate of 0.125 miles per minute.

To determine how far Arnefee could hike in 90 minutes if he continues at the same rate, we need to find the relationship between the distance he hikes and the time he spends hiking.

We can express this relationship as a proportion.

1. Find the Rate of Hiking:

Distance hiked = 5 miles

Time spent hiking = 40 minutes

Rate of Hiking = Distance / Time

Rate = 5 miles / 40 minutes

Rate = 0.125 miles per minute

2. Form the Proportion:

We want to know the distance he could hike in 90 minutes. Let's call this unknown distance "d".

We know his rate is 0.125 miles per minute.

We know the time he will be hiking is 90 minutes.

Proportion:

d / 90 minutes = 0.125 miles per minute

This proportion represents the relationship between the distance hiked (d) and the time spent hiking (90 minutes) based on his rate of 0.125 miles per minute.

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