Question

Gia can run 4 miles in 32 minutes. At that rate, how many miles can she run in 40 minutes ​

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

For these types of problems, we can use cross - multiplication.

4/32 = x/40

Notice that since 40 and 32 are both measured in minutes, we put them on the same line.

Now, like the name suggests, we cross multiply the equation, by doing 4 * 40 = 32 * x. Now, we are left with 160 = 32x. After solving this, we get the answer 5.