Question

Each lap around the track is 1/4 of a mile. How many laps will Quadir need to jog if he wants to jog 3 1/8 miles? Helpppp

Answer 1

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Answer:

  12 1/2 laps

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the number of laps, divide the distance by the distance per lap.

  (3 1/8) ÷ (1/4) = (3 1/8) × (4/1) = 3·4 +(1/8)·4 = 12 4/8 = 12 1/2

Quadir needs to jog 12 1/2 laps if he wants to jog 3 1/8 miles.