A speedboat racer travels at a steady of 0.75 of a mile per 0.25 of a minute.
How far does the boat travel in a half minute?
0.75/0.25 = x/0.5
0.25x = 0.375
x = 0.375/0.25
x = 1.5 miles
How far does the boat travel in a half minute?
0.25x = 0.375
x = 0.375/0.25
x = 1.5 miles