SOLUTION: kaitlin runs 5 miles in 38 minutes. at the same rate, how many miles would she run in 57 minutes?

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Question 833293: kaitlin runs 5 miles in 38 minutes. at the same rate, how many miles would she run in 57 minutes?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Kaitlin is very fast!
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What you're trying to find is:
5/38 = x/57
Multiply each side by 57
285/38 = x
Reduce
7.5 = x