Landry’s neighbor pledged $5.00 for every 2 miles he swims in a charity swim-a-thon. If Landry swims 3 miles, how much money will his neighbor donate?

Answer 1

1) Figure out how much the neighbor is pledging per mile. (How much for one mile?)

Divide $5 by 2 miles. (5 divided by 2 = 2.5 or $2.50. (to check: $2.50 X 2 = $5.00)

He is pledging $2.50 for each mile.

2) Landry swam 3 miles. $2.50 for each mile. (3 miles times $2.50)

$2.50 X 3 = $7.50.

Answer 2

3 mile *$5=15

15/2 mile=$ 7.50

Answer 3

$5 : 2 :: x : 3

2x = $15

x = $7.50