Question

The running event is 3.1 miles long. Suppose it takes you 8 minutes to run a mile. Would this time allow you to reach your goal? Explain your reasoning. At 8 minutes per mile, it would take you minutes to run 3.1 miles.

Answer 1

Answer:

$24.8\ minutes$

Step-by-step explanation:

Using proportion

$\frac{8}{1}\frac{minutes}{mile}=\frac{x}{3.1}\frac{minutes}{miles} \\ \\x=8*3.1\\ \\x=24.8\ minutes$