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Jorge is running a race. In 2/3 of an hour, he ran 2 2/5 miles. At this rate, what distance will Jorge run in one hour?

Respuesta :

At the rate given, the distance that Jorge will run in one hour is 3.58 miles.

Let the distance that he can run in an hour be represented by x.

Based on the information given, then the equation to solve the question will be:

0.67/1 = 2.4/x

Cross multiply

0.67x = 2.4

x = 2.4/0.67

x = 3.58 miles

The distance that Jorge will run in one hour is 3.58 miles.

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