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William drove 344 miles in 8 hours. If he continued at the same rate, how far would he travel in 17 hours?

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Answer:

731 miles

Explanation:

Proportions:

344 miles ⇒ 8 hours

W miles ⇒ 17 hours

W = 344*17/8

W = 731

User Markus Mitterauer
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Answer:

731 miles

Explanation:

To solve this, we can set up a proportion.

Let's name the number of miles he travels in 17 hours x for now.

8/344=17/x

Simplify 8/344

2/86=17/x

Cross multiply

86*17=2*x

2x=1462

Divide both sides by 2.

x=731

He would travel 731 miles in 17 hours.

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