Question

If it takes Maddox 7.5 hours to drive 375 miles, how far could he drive in 3 hours at the same rate?

Answer 1

150 miles

Explanation:

375 divided by 7.5 is 50

50 time 3 is 150

Answer 2

150 miles

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

375 miles x miles

------------- = --------------

7.5 hours 3 hours

Using cross products

375 * 3 = 7.5 x

1125 = 7.5x

Divide each side by 7.5

1125/7.5 =x

150 x