Question

Amanda runs 7 miles in 80 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 64 minutes?

Answer 1

5.6 miles

Explanation:

`(7)/(80) =(x)/(64)` Set up the proportion

`7(64)=x(80)` Cross multiply

`448=80x` Simplify

`(448)/(80)=(80x)/(80)` Divide both sides by 80

`5.6=x`