Question

Katie runs 3 miles in 28 minutes. At this pace, how long will it take her to run 13.1 miles? Round to the nearest minute.

Answer 1

122.6 min

Explanation:

3 miles = 28 min

13.1 miles=x

28min x 13.1 miles=366.8/3=122.6 min

Answer 2

122mins

Explanation:

3 miles take 28mins

Therefore the pace refers to the speed of travel and is 3/28

The new time of travel = distance /speed

= 13.1 / 3/28

=13.1 * 28 /3

=122.27

=122minutes