Question

The marching band walks 1/15 miles in 1.5 minutes. At this rate, how many minutes will it take to complete 1 mile? Record your answer on the grid. Then fill in the bubbles

Answer 1

It will take 22.5 minutes to complete 1 mile

Explanation:

From the question,

The marching band walks 1/15 miles in 1.5 minutes

First we will determine the miles cover in 1 minute

If the marching band walks 1/15 miles in 1.5 minutes

then, they will cover
`x` miles in 1 minute

`x = (1/15 * 1)/(1.5)\\`

Then,

`x = (1/15 )/(1.5)`

`x = 2/45` miles

∴ 2/45 miles are covered in 1 minute

Now,

If 2/45 miles are covered in 1 minute

Then, 1 mile will be covered in
`y` minute

`y = (1 * 1)/(2/45)`

`y =(1)/(2/45) \\y = (45)/(2)\\`

∴
`y = 22.5 minutes`

Hence, it will take 22.5 minutes to complete 1 mile