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Ellie runs 5/6 mile in 10 minutes.:What is Ellie's speed in miles per minute?

Solution

Ell i e r u n s \frac{5}{6} mi l e in 10 min u t es . : Wha t i s Ell i e^{'} s s p ee d in mi l es p er min u t e ?

Solution

speed : \frac{1}{12}

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

\frac{5}{6} = x \cdot 10

Solve for

x, \frac{5}{6} = x \cdot 10 : x = \frac{1}{12}

speed : \frac{1}{12}

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