devinpowell314
devinpowell314 devinpowell314
  • 03-08-2020
  • Mathematics
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1) A furlong is 1/8 of a mile. What part of a mile is 6 furlongs?

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dagamertk1 dagamertk1
  • 03-08-2020

Answer:

6/8 of a mile,

Step-by-step explanation:

if one furlong is 1/8 of a mile, the 6 shall be 1/8 added to itself 6 times, therefore it shall be 6/8.

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jcherry99
jcherry99 jcherry99
  • 03-08-2020

Answer:

3/4 of a mile

Step-by-step explanation:

1 furlong = 1/8 mile

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6 forlongs = x

cross multiply

1*x = 6 * (1/8)

x = 6/8

reduce 6/8. Divide top and bottom by 2

x = 3/4

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