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A relay race is 1/4 mile long and is run by 4-member teams. If each team member runs the same distance, what fraction of a mile does each team member run? Explain how you found your answer

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Answer:

0.0625 miles

Explanation:

There is a faster way but this way makes more sense

1/4 miles = 440 yards

440/4 (since 4 people)

110 yards per person

Put back into miles

Everyone ran 0.0625 miles

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