Question

John runs 6 miles in 50 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run in 35 minutes?

10 POINTS!!!!!

Answer 1

John runs 4.2 miles in 35 minutes.

Explanation:

To solve this problem, first we need to find the slope. John runs 6 miles in 50 minutes. To make this easier to solve, I will solve for how many miles John runs in 10 minutes.

50/5=10

6/5=1.2

John runs 1.2 miles in 10 minutes.

Now we can use this rate to solve for how many miles John runs in 35 minutes.

1.2/10=x/35

1.2(35)=42

10(x)=42

x=4.2

Therefore, John runs 4.2 miles in 35 minutes.

Good luck with your homework!

Answer 2

Explanation:

Find unit rate of miles per minute......then multiply by 35 minutes

6 mi / 50 min * 35 min = 4.2 mi