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Liam can run 2 1/8 miles in 1/5 hour. At this rate, how far can he run in 1 hour

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To find out how far Liam can run in 1 hour at the given rate, you can set up a proportion:

(2 1/8 miles) / (1/5 hour) = x miles / 1 hour

First, convert the mixed number to an improper fraction:

2 1/8 = 17/8

Now, the equation becomes:

(17/8 miles) / (1/5 hour) = x miles / 1 hour

To solve for x, multiply both sides by 5 (the reciprocal of 1/5):

(17/8) * 5 = x

Now, calculate the left side:

(17/8) * 5 = 85/8 miles

So, Liam can run 85/8 miles in 1 hour, which is equal to 10 5/8 miles.
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