If Chase runs 5 miles and 60 minutes, how far will he run in 3 hours if he continues to run at the same rate?

A. 1/4 miles
B. 36 miles
C. 15 miles
D. 0.067 miles

1 answer

Since Chase runs 5 miles in 60 minutes, his rate is 5 miles/60 minutes = 1/12 miles per minute.
In 3 hours, there are 3 * 60 = <<3*60=180>>180 minutes.
Therefore, Chase will run 1/12 * 180 = <<1/12*180=15>>15 miles if he continues to run at the same rate.
Thus, the answer is C. 15 miles.