SOLUTION: If a person can run A miles in x hours, how long will it take the person to run B miles at the same rate. Your help is appreciated. Thanks

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Question 193691: If a person can run A miles in x hours, how long will it take the person to run B miles at the same rate.
Your help is appreciated.
Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a person can run A miles in x hours, how long will it take the person to run B miles at the same rate.
Your help is appreciated.
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Given DATA:
distance = A miles ; time = x hrs ; rate = d/t = A/x mph
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Time Problem DATA:
distance = B miles ; rate = A/x mph
Equation:
Time to travel B miles = d/r = B/(A/x) = Bx/A hrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.