Question

John and Paul both run on the same track each morning. The ratio of the number of miles John runs to the number of miles Paul runs is 5:8.

Which statement correctly represents the situation?

A.
Paul runs mile for every one mile that John runs.
B.
John runs mile for every one mile that Paul runs.
C.
Paul runs mile for every one mile that John runs.
D.
John runs mile for every one mile that Paul runs.

Answer 1

C. Since John:Paul = 5:8, when John runs 1 mile Paul runs 8/5 miles (because 8 ÷ 5 = 8/5).