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Question

Sam can run 2 miles in 2/3 of an hour. How far can he run in 3/4 of an hour?

Answer 1

1 hr = 60 minutes.

2/3 of 60 is 40 minutes. So, Sam can run 2 miles in 40 minutes.

3/4 of an hour is 45 minutes.

If Sam runs 2 miles in 40 minutes, we know that he runs 1 mile in 10 minutes. From here we can assume he runs half a mile in 5 minutes.

So, since 3/4 of an hour means 45 minutes instead of 40, we can assume Sam can run an extra half mile.

The answer should be 2.5 miles in 3/4 an hour.