The answer is the third option
So 30/48=15/(x+9)
this could be easily solved by recognizing the proportion (the other way is usiing full algebra and doing multiply both sides by 48(x+9) and then divide both sides by 30 then subtract 9)
30 is 2 times of 15
therefor 48 is 2 times of (x+9)
48=2 times (x+9)
divide both sides by 2
24=x+9
subtract 9
15=x
x=15
Answer:
4 and 1/2 miles (or 9/2 miles)
Step-by-step explanation:
I would set this up as a proportion
3/4 x
10 60
Cross multiply
60 x 3/4 = 45
Divide
45/10 = 4.5
4.5 = 4 and 1/2 miles
