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Dennis drove for 12 minutes and went 8 1/2 miles in a time. At this rate, how many miles can he drive in one hour

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The answer is 42.5 or 42 and 1/2. The person above me is correct.
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8.5/12=0.708333 1 hour=60 minuets 60x0.708333= 42.5 or 42 1/2 miles
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