SOLUTION: If a barge can travel 16 miles in 5 hours, how far can it travel in 7 hours? I am getting confuse. pls help with step by step thank you

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Question 860498: If a barge can travel 16 miles in 5 hours, how far can it travel in 7 hours?


I am getting confuse. pls help with step by step thank you
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/7x=16
x=16*7/5