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Each runner in a 4 4/5 mile relay race runs 4/5 of a mile.find the number of runners on a relay team

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Answer:

6 runners

Explanation:

4 4/5 divided by 4/5 is 6.

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Answer:

Divide total distance of the race by the length each runner runs:

Divide total distance of the race by the length each runner runs:8 miles / 4/5

Divide total distance of the race by the length each runner runs:8 miles / 4/5When dividing by a fraction flip the fraction over and multiply:

Divide total distance of the race by the length each runner runs:8 miles / 4/5When dividing by a fraction flip the fraction over and multiply:8 miles x 5/4 = (8×5)/4 = 40/4 = 10

Divide total distance of the race by the length each runner runs:8 miles / 4/5When dividing by a fraction flip the fraction over and multiply:8 miles x 5/4 = (8×5)/4 = 40/4 = 10There are 10 runners

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