Question

The members of track team ran laps around their school. They ran a total of 4 1/2 miles, each lap 5/6 mile long. How many laps did they run?

Answer 1

5.4 laps

Explanation:

One lap = 5/6 miles

= 0.833miles (approximately)

If 0.833 miles = 1 lap

4.5 miles = ?

4.5/0.833 = 5.4 laps