SOLUTION: I have a real problem with word problems; would someone please help me with this one? Thank you. Kevin runs 4 miles in 45 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run

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Question 198134: I have a real problem with word problems; would someone please help me with this one? Thank you.
Kevin runs 4 miles in 45 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run in 72 minutes?




Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use ratios
4%2F45+=+x%2F72
%284%2A72%29%2F45+=+x+
%284%2A8%29%2F5+=+x+
32%2F5+=+x+
6.4 miles