SOLUTION: Elizabeth can run 5 miles in two thirds of an hour at this rate how long does it take her to run 1 mile

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Question 688933: Elizabeth can run 5 miles in two thirds of an hour at this rate how long does it take her to run 1 mile
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Elizabeth can run 5 miles in two thirds of an hour at this rate how long does it take her to run 1 mile
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rate = 5miles / (2/3) hr = 15/2 = 7.5 miles per hour
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1 mile would take 60/7.5 = 8 minutes
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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