Jackson can swim 38 laps in 95 minutes. Write an equation relating the laps swam s to the number of minutes m. At this rate, how many laps can he swim in 115 minutes?

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Jackson can swim 38 laps in 95 minutes. Write an equation relating the laps swam s to the number of minutes m. At this rate, how many laps can he swim in 115 minutes?

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Answer:

46 laps

Explanation:

Set up a ratio:

38/95 = s/115

cross multiply

4370 = 95s

divide both sides by 95

s= 46

Phil Gan answered Jan 28, 2021

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