SOLUTION: tom can run 3 3/8 miles in 17 1/4 minutes, how long, on average,did it take him to run 1 mile

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Question 442869: tom can run 3 3/8 miles in 17 1/4 minutes, how long, on average,did it take him to run 1 mile
Answer by bsitzmann(2) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What you need to do is divide 17 1/4 by 3 3/8, it will turn out to be five something.