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Each year, Kipp raises money by participating in the Walk for Breast Cancer. Last year, Mr. Madrid walked at a pace of 12 miles in 2 hours.

a) What is the rate at which Mr. Madrid walked?

b) At this rate, how many miles would he walk in 5 hours?

c) What was Mr. Madrid ' s rate per mile?


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A.

The rate is 12:2

B.

Set up a proportion:

12/2 = x/5

Multiply 5 to both sides:

60/2 = x

Divide:

30 = x

So he will walk 30 miles in 5 hours.

C.

To find out, we can divide 12 / 2.

12 / 2 = 6 miles per hour