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Yall what is "Mei runs 66.72 miles in 6 weeks.If she runs 2 days each week,what is the average distance she runs each day?"

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Answer:

5.56 miles

Explanation:

We are told from the above question:

Mei runs 66.72 miles in 6 weeks.

She runs 2 days each week

Therefore, the total number of days she runs in 6 weeks is calculated as:

1 week = 2 days

6 weeks = x

Cross Multiply

x = 6 weeks × 2 days/1 week = 12 days

The average distance she runs each day is calculated as:

12 days = 66.72 miles

1 day = x

Cross Multiply

12 days × x = 1 day × 66.72 miles

x = 1 day × 66.72 miles/12 days

x = 5.56 miles

The average distance she runs each day is 5.56 miles.

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