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18 April, 19:10

Alejandro and Pedro are riding their bike to school. After 1 mile, the are 5/8 of the way there. How much farther do they have to go?

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  1. 18 April, 19:17
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    The correct answer is 3/5th of a mile
  2. 18 April, 19:34
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    1 / (5/8) = x / 1 ... 1 mile to 5/8 = x miles to 1

    cross multiply

    5/8x = 1

    x = 1 / (5/8)

    x = 1 * 8/5

    x = 8/5 or 1 3/5 miles ... total distance

    and if they already rode 1 mile ... (1 3/5 - 1) = 3/5 of a mile left to go <==
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