Ricky jogs twelve blocks in 36 minutes. She says her rate is 1:2. Is she correct? Explain your reasoning in words.

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Ricky jogs twelve blocks in 36 minutes. She says her rate is 1:2. Is she correct? Explain your

reasoning in words.

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No she is not right.

Dividing blocks by minutes would be 12/36 = 1/3

The ratio would be 1:3 meaning she runs 1 block every 3 minutes.

Wabbitseason answered Aug 3, 2022

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