Question
Fred can run 2 miles in 9 minutes, and Fran can run 3 miles in 12 minutes. Who is traveling faster?
Answers
Ms. Sue
9/2 = 4 1/2 = 1 mile in 4 1/2 minutes
Take it from there.
Take it from there.
Amy
12/3 =4 miles in 12 minutes
Ms. Sue
Your answer doesn't make sense. It contradicts the facts in your problem.
Amy
Oh... I'm confused