SOLUTION: yolanda runs 4 miles in 30 minutes, at the same rate how many miles would she run in 72 minutes

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Question 251799: yolanda runs 4 miles in 30 minutes, at the same rate how many miles would she run in 72 minutes
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simply set up the equation 4%2F30=x%2F72 where 'x' is the number of miles she runs in 72 minutes. Notice how the ratio of 4 to 30 is equal to the ratio of x to 72.


4%2F30=x%2F72 Start with the given ratio


%284%2F30%29%2A72=x Multiply both sides by 72


288%2F30=x Multiply


48%2F5=x Reduce.


So our answer is x=48%2F5 which in decimal form is x=9.6 which means that she can run 9.6 miles in 72 minutes.