An object is traveling at a steady speed of 8 2/3 miles per hour. How long will it take the object to travel 5 1/5 miles?

It will take the object ≅ 36 minutes (approximately) to travel 5 1/5 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Let's review the information given to answer the question correctly:

Steady speed of the object = 8 2/3 miles per hour

Distance to travel = 5 1/5 miles

2. How long will it take the object to travel that distance?

For finding out the answer, we will convert the mixed numbers to decimals, this way:

8 2/3 = 8.67 (Rounding to two decimal places)

5 1/5 = 5.2 (Rounding to two decimal places)

Now, we use the Rule of Three Simple for calculating the time to travel 5.2 miles, this way:

Time * 8.67 = 60 * 5.2 (We use 60 for getting the value of time in minutes)

Time = 312/8.67

Time ≅ 36 minutes (approximately)