SOLUTION: Mary runs 3 miles in 28 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 42 minutes?

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Question 963206: Mary runs
3
miles in
28
minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in
42
minutes?

Answer by LinnW(1048)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
=
do cross products
28x = 3*42
28x = 126
divide each side by 28
x = 126/28
x = 4.5 miles

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