For every 1/2 mile that Sira jogs, she walks 3/4 mile. What unit rate gives the number of miles Sira jogs for every mile she walks?

Question

For every 1/2 mile that Sira jogs, she walks 3/4 mile. What unit rate gives the number of miles Sira jogs for every mile she walks?

Answer 1

Hi April,

 

The ratio of jogging to walking is:

 

J/W=(1/2)/(3/4);  where J=jogging and W=walking

 

J/W=(1/2)*(4/3)=2/3