Question

Raymond swam 361 meters in 6 minutes. At this rate, how many meters can he swim in 15 minutes?

Answer 1

902.5

Explanation:

(361/2)*5=902.5

Answer 2

902.5 meters

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve this problem

361 meters x meters

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

6 minutes 15 minutes

Using cross products

361*15 = 6x

Divide each side by 6

361*15/6 = 6x/6

902.5 meters