Question

Jimmy cn run 3.5 miles in 20 minutes. How far can he run in one hour and ten minutes?

Answer 1

Answer: 12.25miles.

Explanation:

This is a simple proportion.

20 miles = 3.5miles

∴ 1 mile = 3.5/20

∴ 1hour 10minutes which is equivalent to 70minutes will be

= (3.5/20 x ⁷⁰/₁ ) miles

= 12.25miles