SOLUTION: paul can walk 2 1/2 miles in 1 hour. How far can he walk in 1 3/4 hours?

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Question 393411: paul can walk 2 1/2 miles in 1 hour. How far can he walk in 1 3/4 hours?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, edjones:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2.5/1=x/1.75
x=4.4 miles

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/(7/4) = (5/2)/1
x= 7/4 * 5/2
= 35/8 mi
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Ed