SOLUTION: It takes195 minutes to walk 7920 feet, how long does it take to walk 5280 feet?

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Question 901149: It takes195 minutes to walk 7920 feet, how long does it take to walk 5280 feet?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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The rates are equal; meaning proportion.

%28195%2F7920%29%28minutes%2Ffeet%29=%28w%2F5280%29%28minutes%2Ffeet%29
Find w.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's 2/3 the distance, takes 2/3 the time.