Question

10 2.5 16 4 ? 7.5 48 12 Which statement explains how to find the number of minutes it takes to bike 7.5 miles? Find the ratio of minutes to miles, 4:1. Divide 7.5 by 4. Find the ratio of minutes to miles, 4:1. Multiply 7.5 by 4. Find the difference between 16 and 10. Add the difference to 16. Find the difference between 16 and 10. Add the difference to 7.5.

Answer 1

Find the ratio of minutes to miles, 4:1. Multiply 7.5 by 4.

Explanation:

Given

Minutes: 10 || 16 || ? || 48

-----Miles: 2.5 || 4 || 7.5 || 12

Required

Which statements solve for the missing value?

First, we need to calculate the ratio of minutes to mile

`Ratio = (Minutes)/(Mile)`

When minutes = 16; mile = 4

So, we have:

`Ratio = (16)/(4)`

`Ratio = 4`

Next, we multiply the ratio by 7.5

`Minutes = Ratio * 7.5`

`Minutes =4 * 7.5`

`Minutes = 30`

Hence, option B answers the question.