SOLUTION: Laura runs 6 miles in 65 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 52 minutes?

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Question 175795: Laura runs 6 miles in 65 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 52 minutes?




Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rate multiplied by time equals distance.
R%2AT=D
R=D%2FT
R=6%2F65
"how many miles would she run in 52 minutes"
R%2AT=D
%286%2F65%29%2A%2852%29=D
D=4.8
She would cover 4.8 miles in 52 minutes at the same rate.