Question

Leslie ran a total of 8 miles over the course of 4 track practices. How many miles would Leslie have ran after 5 track practices? Solve using unit rate.

Answer 1

Answer: 10 miles after 5 track practices.

Step-by-step explanation: Lets find the unit rate of this problem. Remember that unit rate means the denominator will always have a 1.

8/4 converted to a unit rate is 2/1

The unit rate is 2 miles per every 1 track practice.

We can use the unit rate to solve how many miles Leslie would have ran after 5 track practices.

2/1 x 5 = 10/5

So, Leslie would have ran 10 miles after 5 track practices.

Answer 2

10 miles

Explanation:

Find how much she runs during one track practice by dividing 8 by 4. This gives you the equation 2x, with x being the number of track practices.