SOLUTION: Allen runs 8 miles in 3 hours at a steady pace. How long does it take him to run 3 miles?

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Question 835986: Allen runs 8 miles in 3 hours at a steady pace. How long does it take him to run 3 miles?
Answer by LinnW(1048)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

cross products
8x = 3*3
8x = 9
divide each side by 8
x = 9/8 or 1 1/8 hours to run 3 miles.

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