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  • 01-02-2016
  • Mathematics
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Carsonwalked 6.5 miles in 2 hours. How long will it take him to walk 16.5 miles at the same speed?

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ohnodera
ohnodera ohnodera
  • 01-02-2016
Setting up a proportion will aid in solving this problem.

6.5 miles / 2 hours = 16.5 miles / x
6.5x = 33
6.5x / 6.5 = 33 / 6.5
x = 5.0769....

It will take Carson approximately 5 hours to walk 16.5 miles.
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