SOLUTION: Henry runs 3 miles in 25minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run in 85 minutes ?

Question 736957: Henry runs 3 miles in 25minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run in 85 minutes ?
Answer by lenny460(1073) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Henry runs 3 miles in 25minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run in 85 minutes ?

3 miles = 25 minutes
x miles = 85 minutes

Cross multiply:
25x = 85 * 3
25x = 255
Divide each side by 25
x = 10.2 miles

Answer:

Henry will run 10.2 miles in 85 minutes.

Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor
Nairobi, Kenya
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