Question

8. Horse race distances are measured in furlongs. Teddy entered his horse in
a 10-furlong race which is 1.25 miles. Next month, he plans to enter his
horse in a race that is 0.75 miles long. How many furlongs is this race?
How does this compare to the previous race distance?

Answers

  1. a.  The number of furiongs in this race is 60
    b. It compares to the previous race distance in a ratio of 10: 60

    How to determine the values

    From the information given, we have that;
    • Teddy does a 10-furlong race in 1. 25 miles
    • He does x-furiong race in 0. 75 miles
    If he does 10-furlong race in 1. 25 miles
    x – furiong race in 0. 75 miles
    cross multiply
    x × 1. 25 = 10 × 0. 75
    1. 25x = 75
    make ‘x’ the subject of formula
    x = 75/ 1. 25
    x = 60- furiong race
    The number of furiongs in this race is 60
    It compares to the previous race distance in a ratio of 10: 60
    This, the number of furiongs in this race is 60
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