Question

Erica can run 1/6 of a kilometer in a minute. Her school is 3/4 of a kilometer away from her home at this speed how long would it take Erica to run home from school?

Answer 1

Given:

Erica can run 1/6 km in 1 minute

Her school is 3/4 km away from home

To Find:

How long would it take Erica to run home

Solution

Find the time needed to run 1 km:

1/6 km = 1 min

1 km = 1 x 6

1 km = 6 mins

Find the time needed to run 3/4 km:

1 km = 6 mins

3/4 km = 6 x 3/4

3/4 km = 4.5 mins

Answer: It will take her 4.5 mins to run home.