SOLUTION: If Bill walks 5 miles in 40 minutes, then Bill will walk how far in 70 minutes?

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Question 948451: If Bill walks 5 miles in 40 minutes, then Bill will walk how far in 70 minutes?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Bill walks 5 miles in 40 minutes=5/40 miles/min=1/8 mile/min
In 70 minutes, 70 minutes(1/8 mile/minute)=70/8 miles=8 6/8 miles=8 3/4 miles
ANSWER: Bill can walk 8 and 3/4 miles in 70 minutes.