Question

7. Sam runs 5 miles in 60 minutes. If Sam runs at the same rate, how far can he run in 144

minutes?
O A. 7 miles
OB. 8 miles
OC. 17 miles
OD. 12 miles​

Answer 1

OD. 12 miles​

Explanation:

60/5=12

144/12=12

Answer 2

D. 12 miles

Explanation:

Make a proportion

He can run 5 miles in 60 minutes, and x miles in 144 minutes

5/60=x/144

Cross multiply

60x=720

Divide by 60 on both sides

x=12

So, he can run 12 miles, choice D

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