Mr. Jones jogs the same route each day. The amount of time he jogs is inversely proportional to his jogging rate.

What option gives possible rates and times for two of his jogs?

Select one:

a. 6 mph for 1.5 hours and 5 mph for 1.25 hours

b. 5 mph for 2 hours and 4 mph for 3 hours

c. 4 mph for 2.25 hours and 6 mph for 1.5 hours

d. 4.5 mph for 3 hours and 6 mph for 4 hours

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Johnny

27 March, 18:56

Mr. Jones jogs the same route each day. The amount of time he jogs is inversely proportional to his jogging rate.

What option gives possible rates and times for two of his jogs?

Select one:

a. 6 mph for 1.5 hours and 5 mph for 1.25 hours

b. 5 mph for 2 hours and 4 mph for 3 hours

c. 4 mph for 2.25 hours and 6 mph for 1.5 hours

d. 4.5 mph for 3 hours and 6 mph for 4 hours

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David Jenkins · Answer 1

If the amount of time he jogs is inversely proportional to his jogging rate, then the slower he jogs the longer he can jog or the faster he jogs the less time he can jog.

answer C. is the only one that follows this rule.