SOLUTION: ravi runs 6 miles in 55 minutes. at the same rate, how many miles would he run in 44 minutes

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Question 941911: ravi runs 6 miles in 55 minutes. at the same rate, how many miles would he run in 44 minutes
Found 2 solutions by macston, josmiceli:
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ravi runs 6mi/55 minutes=0.109 mi/min
In 44 minutes Ravi runs 44 min*0.109 mi/min=4.8 miles

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+6%2F55+=+x%2F44+
Multiply both sides by +11+
+6%2F5+=+x%2F4+
Multiply both sides by +20+
+4%2A6+=+5x+
+5x+=+24+
+x+=+4.8+
He can run 4.8 mi in 44 min
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check:
+6%2F55+=+.10909+
+4.8%2F44+=+.10909+
OK