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PLEASE HELP

If Joey can run 24 miles in 6 hours, how many miles
can he run in 2 hours? SHOW YOUR WORK! (Hint:
Use equivalent ratios/fracción

User Jouby
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Answer:

8 miles

Explanation:

24/6 is your ratio. He runs 4 miles an hour, but we need 2 hours. 4x2=8 miles in 2 hours.

User Arsenii Fomin
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Answer:

8 miles

Explanation:

24 miles/6 hours = 4 miles per hour

4 miles per hour x 2 hours = 8 miles

User Daniel Fabian
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