SOLUTION: If Jamar can run 3/5 of a mile in 2 minutes 30 seconds, what is his rate in miles per minute?

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Question 371351: If Jamar can run 3/5 of a mile in 2 minutes 30 seconds, what is his rate in miles per minute?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Jamar can run 3/5 of a mile in 2 minutes 30 seconds (2 1/2min)
rate in miles per minute =

simplifying by multiplying numerator and denominator by 10
= 6/25 mi/min
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