SOLUTION: Jana ran the first 3 1/2 of a 5-mile race in 1/3. What is her average rate in miles per hour for the first part of the race and how do I solve the problem??

Question 961399: Jana ran the first 3 1/2 of a 5-mile race in 1/3. What is her average rate in miles per hour for the first part of the race and how do I solve the problem??

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[ distance ] = [ rate ] x [ time ]

Divide both sides by

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given:

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Note that:
,
so, I can say:

Multiply the top and bottom of this fraction by

The first part of the race was run at a rate of:
10 and 1/2 miles/hour

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