Question

answer each part. if necessary, round your answers to the nearest hundredth.
(a) charlie runs 10 miles in 59 minutes.
how many miles does he run per minute?
□ miles per minute
(b) it takes 28 pounds of seed to completely plant a 5 - acre field.
how many pounds of seed are needed per acre?
□ pounds per acre

Explanation:

Part (a)

To find the miles per minute, we use the formula: \(\text{Rate} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}\). Here, the distance is 10 miles and the time is 59 minutes. So we calculate \(\frac{10}{59}\).
\(\frac{10}{59} \approx 0.17\) (rounded to the nearest hundredth)

Part (b)

To find the pounds of seed per acre, we use the formula: \(\text{Rate} = \frac{\text{Amount of Seed}}{\text{Area of Field}}\). Here, the amount of seed is 28 pounds and the area is 5 acres. So we calculate \(\frac{28}{5}\).
\(\frac{28}{5} = 5.6\)

Answer:

(a) \(0.17\) miles per minute
(b) \(5.6\) pounds per acre