SOLUTION: "Des, The Hash House flash, runs 6 1/4 miles in 35 minutes. How many miles will he cover in 45 1/2 minutes at this pace?

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Question 697848:
"Des, The Hash House flash, runs 6 1/4 miles in 35 minutes. How many miles will he cover in 45 1/2 minutes at this pace?

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, checkley79:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The Hash House flash, runs 6 1/4 miles in 35 minutes. How many miles will he cover in 45 1/2 minutes at this pace?
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x/(45 1/2) = (6 1/4)/(35)
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x/(91/2) = (25/4)/35
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x = (91/2)(25/4)/35
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x = (91/2)(5/4)/7
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x = (13/2)(5/4)
x = 65/8
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x = 8 1/8 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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6.25/35=X/45.5 CROSS MULTIPLY.
35X=6.25*45.5
35X=284.375
X=284.375/35
X=8.125 MILES ANS.