Question

In a third of an hour Josh can run 2 miles. How far can Josh run in 5 hours?

Answer 1

30 miles.

Explanation:

One-third of an hour is:

60 × ⅓ = 20 minutes.

Miles per minute:

2 ÷ 20 = 0.1 mile.

How far can Josh run in 5 hours?:

5 hours = 5 × 60 = 300 minutes.

1 minute = 0.1 mile.

300 minutes = ?

300 × 0.1 = 30 miles.