SOLUTION: Kala runs 6 miles in 55 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 77 minutes

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Question 346707: Kala runs 6 miles in 55 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 77 minutes
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Setting up the proportion: Let d be the the distance in 77 min
%286mi%2F55min%29+=+d%2F77min
.
Cross multiplying to solve:
55%2Ad+=+6%2A77
.
55%2Ad+=+462
.
55%2Ad+=+462
.
d+=highlight%288.4%29mi