SOLUTION: Elizabeth can run 5 miles in two thirds of an hour, how far can she run in one hour

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Question 688998: Elizabeth can run 5 miles in two thirds of an hour, how far can she run in one hour
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/(2/3)=x/(3/3)
5*3/3=2/3x
15/3=2/3x
15/3*3/2=
45/6=x
x=7.5