SOLUTION: I ran 2.5 miles in 28 minutes, but I would like to know how many minutes it took to run 1.5 miles using the above information. Thank you.

Question 568575: I ran 2.5 miles in 28 minutes, but I would like to know how many minutes it took to run 1.5 miles using the above information. Thank you.
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Answer by bulls400(11) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
15 minutes
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d = rt

2.5 = r(28)

2.5/28 = r

0.08928571 = r

r = 0.08928571

So the rate is roughly 0.08928571 miles per min. Now use this to find out how long it will take to run 1.5 miles

d = rt

1.5 = 0.08928571t

1.5/0.08928571 = t

16.8 = t

t = 16.8

So it will take 16.8 minutes.
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