SOLUTION: A kilometer is about 5/8 mile. About how many miles are in 4 2/5 kilometers

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Question 1079319: A kilometer is about 5/8 mile. About how many miles are in 4 2/5 kilometers
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+1%2F%285%2F8%29+=+%2822%2F5%29%2Fx+
+8%2F5+=+22%2F%285x%29+
Multiply both sides by +5+
+8+=+22%2Fx+
+8x+=+22+
+x+=+22%2F8+
+x+=+11%2F4+
There are 11/4 miles in 4 2/5 km