SOLUTION: William takes 3 hours to run 27 miles. If he runs at the same constant speed, how long would it take him to complete 12 miles?

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Question 980086: William takes 3 hours to run 27 miles. If he runs at the same constant speed, how long would it take him to complete 12 miles?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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27 miles/3 hours=9 miles/hr
12 miles/(9 mi/hr)=1.33 hours