Question

Maria hiked 2 miles in 1.5 hours how long will it take her to hike 6 miles

Answer 1

4.5 Hours

Explanation:

2/1.5=6/ x

Cross multiply

2x=1.5*6

2x=9

x=4.5

Answer 2

4.5 hours

Explanation:

If 2 miles takes 1.5 hours, then 6 miles will be 4.5 hours.

2 miles = 1.5 hours

6 times 1.5 = 4.5

Therefore, 6 miles will take 4.5 hours.