Question

A runner can run 3 miles in 18 minutes. At this rate, how many miles can he run in 54

minutes?
6
9
12
I
18​

Answer 1

9 miles in 54 minutes

Explanation:

Create proportions

Do it miles:minutes

In this case it would be

3:18

Then divide both sides of the proportion by three to get

1 : 6

or the statement "It takes the runner 6 minutes to run a mile."

Now create another proportion

x: 54

If he can run a mile in 6 minutes,

he can run x miles in 54 minutes.

In this case divide 54 and 6 to get 9 miles in 54 minutes.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

9 miles

Explanation:

54 divided by 18

=

3.

3 x 3 (miles per 18 min)

=

9 miles