SOLUTION: Aldo runs 4 miles in 30 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run in 48 minutes.

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Question 285877: Aldo runs 4 miles in 30 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run in 48 minutes.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richwmiller:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Aldo runs 4 miles in 30 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would he run in 48 minutes.
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miles/time = miles/time
miles/48 min = 4 mi/30 min
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miles = 48(2/15)
miles = 96/15
miles = 6.4 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/30=x/48
30x=4*48
x=4*48/30
x=96/15
x=6.4