SOLUTION: I need help with this A Go-ped traveled 9 miles in 24 minutes. How long would it take to go 27 miles?

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Question 147523: I need help with this
A Go-ped traveled 9 miles in 24 minutes.
How long would it take to go 27 miles?


Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A Go-ped traveled 9 miles in 24 minutes.
How long would it take to go 27 miles?
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Let time to go 27 miles be x-minutes.
Proportion:
x/27 = 24/9
9x = 27*24
x = 3*24
x = 72 minutes
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Cheers,
Stan H.