Question

a bird is flying north east. Over a certain period of time, it flies 3/8 mile east and 5/6 mile north. How many miles does the bird fly east fro every mile it travels north?

Answer 1

9/20 is your answer..............

Answer 2

(3/8)/(5/6) = (3/8)*(6/5) = 18/40 = 9/20 . . . . miles east / miles north