Felipe walks 2 1/4 miles in 45 minutes how long does it take for Felipe to walk 3 1/4 miles

Question

How long does it take for Felipe to walk 3 1/4 miles

Answer 1

45 : 2.25 :: t : 3.25                product of means/extremes

2.25t = 146.25                       divide both sides by 2.25

t = 65

 

Felipe needs 65 minutes (one hour five minutes) to walk three and one-quarter mile.