one lap is 1/4 mile.i have to run 1 1/2miles on the track. How many laps do i need to run?

Question

I have to run 1 1/2 miles on the track. one lap is 1/4 mile. how many laps do i need to run?

Answer 1

Jasmine;

 

# laps x distance per lap = total distance:  let n = number of laps then

 

n·¼mi/lap = 1½ mi.  

 

Change 1½ = 3/2 = 6/4

 

so n·¼ = 6/4

 

multiply both sides by 4 give n = 6 laps to run 1½ mi