SOLUTION: Jim traveled 640 miles in 8 hours. What is the unit rate of his time travelled? How far will Jim travel in 12 hours if he continues at this rate?

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Question 1148471: Jim traveled 640 miles in 8 hours. What is the unit rate of his time travelled? How far will Jim travel in 12 hours if he continues at this rate?
Found 3 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354, Alyssa Maserang:
Answer by ikleyn(52810) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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To find the rate, divide the distance by the time.


To answer the second question, multiply the rate by the time.


Report about your progress.


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jim traveled 640 miles in 8 hours. What is the unit rate of his time travelled?
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??? the unit rate of time might be hours. Not clear.
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How far will Jim travel in 12 hours if he continues at this rate?
12 hours is 1.5 times 8 hours.
---> 1.5 times the distance.

Answer by Alyssa Maserang(9) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.5 x whatever your distance is = answer and you're happy because you actually did some math!