SOLUTION: Teresa runs 6 miles in 50 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 30 minutes?

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Teresa runs 6 miles in 50 minutes. At the same rate, how many miles would she run in 30 minutes?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6/50 = x/30

6*30 = 50x

180 = 50x

180/50 = x

18/5 = x

x = 18/5

x = 3.6


So she would run 3.6 miles in 30 minutes.