Math  /  Numbers & Operations

QuestionHong runs 7 miles in 38 minutes. How many minutes does he take per mile?

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. Hong runs a total distance of 7 7 miles.
2. The total time taken by Hong is 38 38 minutes.
3. We need to find the average time taken per mile.

STEP 2

1. Define the variables.
2. Set up the equation for average time per mile.
3. Solve the equation.

STEP 3

Let t t be the time in minutes that Hong takes to run one mile.

STEP 4

Set up the equation for average time per mile. Since Hong runs 7 7 miles in 38 38 minutes, the average time per mile is given by:
t=Total time in minutesTotal milest = \frac{\text{Total time in minutes}}{\text{Total miles}}

STEP 5

Substitute the known values into the equation:
t=387t = \frac{38}{7}

STEP 6

Calculate the average time per mile:
t=3875.4286t = \frac{38}{7} \approx 5.4286
Round to two decimal places:
t5.43 minutes per milet \approx 5.43 \text{ minutes per mile}
The average time Hong takes per mile is approximately:
5.43 minutes\boxed{5.43 \text{ minutes}}

Was this helpful?

Studdy solves anything!

banner

Start learning now

Download Studdy AI Tutor now. Learn with ease and get all help you need to be successful at school.

ParentsInfluencer programContactPolicyTerms
TwitterInstagramFacebookTikTokDiscord