SOLUTION: Allen runs 8 miles in 3 hours at a steady pace. How long does it take him to run 3 miles?

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Question 835986: Allen runs 8 miles in 3 hours at a steady pace. How long does it take him to run 3 miles?
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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8%2F3+=+3%2Fx
cross products
8x = 3*3
8x = 9
divide each side by 8
x = 9/8 or 1 1/8 hours to run 3 miles.