Maggie is rock climbing. After reaching the summit, she descends 14 feet in 2 1/3 minutes. If she continues at this rate, where will Maggie be in relation to the summit after 8 minutes

Answer 1

14 feet in 2 1/3 minutes. 2 1/3 minutes = 7/3 minutes

14/(7/3) = X/8 = 6 ratios are the same. 14/(7/3) = 14(3/7) = 2(3) = 6.

X/8 = 6 multiply both sides by 8

X = 8x6 = 48 feet from the summit

8/(7/3) = 24/7 times as long. 28/7 times as far as 14 feet

24/7 times 14 = 48 feet