Question

Maura is jogging on her treadmill. She runs 2.25 miles in

1
2
of an hour. At that speed, how many miles could Maura run in 1
1
2
hours?

Answer 1

6.75 miles

Explanation:

How many 1/2 hours in 1 1/2 hour? 1.5 ÷ 0.5 = 3

2.25 x 3 = 6.75

OR

Find the unit rate = 2.25 x 2 = 4.50 (we multiply it by 2 because there 2 half hours in an hour)
4.50 x 1.50 = 6.75

Answer 2

6.75 miles

Explanation:

Since it is 2.25 per 1/2 hour to get to 1 1/2 hour you multiply by 3. Then you do 2.25 times 3 and it gives you 6.75 miles.

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