hayamohamed0000 hayamohamed0000
  • 02-01-2022
  • Mathematics
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A horseback rider travels 2 miles in 12 minutes. At this speed, how long does it take to travel 5 miles?

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wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 02-01-2022

Answer:

30 minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

2 miles          5 miles

------------     = -------------

12 minutes        x minutes

Using cross products

2 *x = 12*5

2x = 60

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 60/2

x = 30 minutes

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  • 03-01-2022
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