Question

Greg runs 3 miles in 28 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run in 42 minutes?

Answer 1

4.5 miles

Explanation:

You divide 28/3 then the answer you get multiply it to 42 = 4.5.

Answer 2

4.5

miles

Explanation:

Well, he runs

3

miles in

28

minutes. Also, see that

42

=

28

⋅

1.5

.

So, his journey would just be running

1.5

times, with each time running

28

minutes.

So, he runs a total of

1.5

⋅

3

=

4.5

miles