SOLUTION: If Jamar can run 3/5 of a mile in 2 minutes 30 seconds, what is his rate in miles per minute?

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Question 371351: If Jamar can run 3/5 of a mile in 2 minutes 30 seconds, what is his rate in miles per minute?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Jamar can run 3/5 of a mile in 2 minutes 30 seconds (2 1/2min)

rate in miles per minute = 

%283%2F5%29mi%2F%285%2F2%29min

simplifying by multiplying numerator and denominator by 10

%28%283%2F5%29%2A10%29%2F%28%285%2F2%29%2A10%29%29= 6/25 mi/min