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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-03-23

Allen runs 8 miles in 3 hours at a steady pace. How long does it take him to run 3 miles?

Asked by Nyla

Answer (3)

8 mi l es 3 mi l es ​ − − ​ 3 h o u rs x h o u rs ​ 8 x = 3 ⋅ 3 8 x = 9 / : 8 x = 8 9 ​ x = 1 8 1 ​ ( h )
v = 3 8 ​ m p h s = 3 mi l es t = s : v t = 3 : 3 8 ​ = 3 ⋅ 8 3 ​ = 1 3 ​ ⋅ 8 3 ​ = 8 9 ​ = 1 8 1 ​ ( h )

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

It takes Allen 1 1/8 hours to run 3 miles.

Answered by kyla1 | 2024-06-10

Allen runs at a speed of approximately 2.67 miles per hour. To run 3 miles, it takes him about 1 hour and 7.5 minutes. This calculation is based on his steady pace from running 8 miles in 3 hours.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-23