SOLUTION: Tom runs 10 miles in 85 minutes. At the same rate, how many minutes would he take to run 8 miles?

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Question 923783: Tom runs
10
miles in
85
minutes. At the same rate, how many minutes would he take to run
8
miles?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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10/85=8/x
10x=680
x=680/10
x=68