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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-05-21

Sarabeth ran \(1 \frac{2}{5}\) miles on a path around the park. This was \(\frac{5}{8}\) of the distance around the park.

What is the total distance around the park?

Asked by marissaxox26

Answer (2)

To find the distance around the park, set up a proportion using the given information. Cross multiply and solve for x to find the distance. ;

Answered by SumanaPaul | 2024-06-18

To find the total distance around the park, Sarabeth ran 1 5 2 ​ miles, which is 8 5 ​ of the total distance. Setting up the proportion leads us to conclude that the total distance around the park is 2 25 6 ​ miles.
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Answered by SumanaPaul | 2024-09-04