Question

jason runs 440 yards in 75 seconds. At this rate, how many minutes does it take him to run a mile? (1 mile = 1,760 yards).​

Answer 1

5 minutes

Explanation:

we know that

Jason runs 440 yards in 75 seconds

using proportion

Find out how many minutes does it take him to run a 1.760 yards (one mile)

`(440)/(75)=(1,760)/(x)\\\\x=1,760(75)/440\\\\x= 300\ sec`

Convert seconds to minutes

Divide by 60

`300\ sec=300/60=5\ min`