SOLUTION: fred operates a potato-chip delivery route. He drives 800 miles in three days. How far would he travel in 15 days?

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Question 574138: fred operates a potato-chip delivery route. He drives 800 miles in three days. How far would he travel in 15 days?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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15 days is 5 times 3 days, so he would drive 5 times as far
+5%2A800+=+4000+
He would drive 4,000 mi in 15 days