Question

Lauren bikes 4/3 miles in 1/10 hour. How long does it take her to bike one mile?

3/40 hours
40/3 hours
2/15 hours
15/2 hours

Answer 1

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Answer:

3/40 hours

Explanation:

To find hours per mile, divide hours by miles.

(1/10 hour)/(4/3 mi) = (1/10)(3/4) hour/mi = 3/40 hour/mi

At the given rate, it takes 3/40 hours for Lauren to bike 1 mile.