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A train travels 16 miles in 20 minutes . At this rate ٫ how many minutes will it take to travel 12 miles
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A train travels 16 miles in 20 minutes . At this rate ٫ how many minutes will it take to travel 12 miles

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We will establish simple proportions. If
16 miles takes
20 minutes, how many minutes for
12 miles?


  • 16miles/20min

  • 0.8miles/min

That makes
12 miles in
15 minutes.


  • 0.8(12)=12miles/?min

  • ?=15min
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