Respuesta :
Write and solve an equation of ratios:
16 miles 20 min
----------- = -----------
12 miles x
Then 16x = 240, and x = 240/16 = 15.
It will take 15 minutes to travel 12 miles.
16 miles 20 min
----------- = -----------
12 miles x
Then 16x = 240, and x = 240/16 = 15.
It will take 15 minutes to travel 12 miles.
Answer:
A train travels 12 miles in 15 minute .
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : A train travels 16 miles in 20 minutes. At this rate,
To find : how many minutes will it take to travel 12 miles.
Solution : We have given
A train travels 16 miles = 20 minutes.
A train travels 1 miles = [tex]\frac{20}{16}[/tex] minutes.
A train travels 12 miles = [tex]\frac{20 *12}{16}[/te minutes.
A train travels 12 miles = 15 minute .
Therefore, A train travels 12 miles in 15 minute .