Question

How far can a family travelin 4 days if they travel 620 milesin two days? (at the same rateof speed)

Answer 1

Let x be the number of miles the family travel in 4 days

620 miles = 2 days

x = 4 days

cross-multiply

2x = 2480

Divide both-side of the equation by 2

x = 1240 miles