SOLUTION: a train traveled 150 miles in 1 1/4 hours. at this rate, how far will the train travel in 5 hours? Assume that the distance traveled varies directly with the time traveled. write a

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Question 710840: a train traveled 150 miles in 1 1/4 hours. at this rate, how far will the train travel in 5 hours? Assume that the distance traveled varies directly with the time traveled. write an equation to represent the situation
Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello,
We can set up a proportion as:
150/1.25=x/5
Cross multiply:
1.25x=750
x=600 miles
Make sense?
RJ
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