First, let's find out the number of minutes Emily has to get to school. From 8:25 to 8:50, there are 25 minutes.
Next, let's find out the number of minutes before Emily looks at her watch. From 8:25 to 8:28.50, there are 3.5 minutes.
Now let's calculate Emily's speed in miles per minute. To do so, divide the distance traveled by the time it took:
miles/minute
Now let's calculate how far Emily can travel in 25 minutes going this speed. To do so, we multiply her speed by the time traveled:
miles
5.357 miles is greater than 3.42 miles, so yes, Emily will make it to school on time.
Next, let's find out the number of minutes before Emily looks at her watch. From 8:25 to 8:28.50, there are 3.5 minutes.
Now let's calculate Emily's speed in miles per minute. To do so, divide the distance traveled by the time it took:
Now let's calculate how far Emily can travel in 25 minutes going this speed. To do so, we multiply her speed by the time traveled:
5.357 miles is greater than 3.42 miles, so yes, Emily will make it to school on time.