SOLUTION: Hello, If i'm travelling at 145 mph,how many miles will I do in 35 minutes? Many Thanks :)

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Question 760498: Hello,
If i'm travelling at 145 mph,how many miles will I do in 35 minutes?
Many Thanks :)
Answer by malglu(63) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x be the answer you seek
set this up as two fractions
145/60 = x/35
this is a proportion, so 145 * 35 = 60 * x
145* 35 = 5075.
5075 divided by 60 = 84.5833333
which is the value of x