Atreyu runs 6 and 1/4 miles in 5/6 of an hour. If Atreyu continues at this rate, how far will he run in 1 hour?

Question

Complete the table. Show your work and/or explain your reasoning.

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Answer 1

6 1/4 miles in 5/6 of an hour

25/4 miles in 5/6 of an hour

x/1 = (25/4)/(5/6)

x = (25/4)(6/5) = (25)(6)/(4)(5)

= 150/20

= 15/2 = 7 1/2 miles in one hour