Answer:
12 minutes.
Explanation:
If it took 1.5 minutes to run 1/8 of a mile, you need to multiply both numbers by 8 (whole number) to get your answer.
a. 1/8 × 8/1 = 8/8 or ONE WHOLE MILE
b. 1.5 × 8/1 = 12
The mile is fractioned into 8 parts, multiply by 8 to get a whole mile.