Question

McKenzie runs 1.5 mi every 10 min.

At this rate, how many miles does she run in 1 hour?

Answer 1

We have the ratio
1.5 miles : 10 minutes

We can multiply both parts of this ratio by some number, lets call it x, to turn the "10 minutes" into "60 minutes". What should x be?

Answer 2

Thanks!

Answer 3

What did you get for x?

Answer 4

Well, because you turned 10 into 60 you multiplied it by 6, so I did that to the 1.5 and got 9. But what do I do now?

Answer 5

That's correct.

1.5 miles: 10 minutes
6*(1.5 miles) : 6*(10 minutes)
9 miles : 60 minutes
9 miles : 1 hour

She runs 9 miles in 1 hour
So her speed is 9 miles per hour (mph)

Answer 6

Ok great
thanks for helping me!

Answer 7

No problem

Answer 8

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @jimthompson5910
No problem
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good job - congrats !

Answer 9

Thanks I appreciate it

Answer 10

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @jimthompson5910
Thanks I appreciate it
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np - exactly like on OS - very nice !