SOLUTION: If a runner can average 3.7 mph, can he complete a 85 mile supermarathon in less than 24 h?

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Question 1016934: If a runner can average 3.7 mph, can he complete a 85 mile supermarathon in less than 24 h?
Answer by Cromlix(4381)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
Time = Distance/Speed
Time = 85/3.7
Time = 22.97 hours
Time = 22 hours 58 minutes.
Yes he can can .
Hope this helps :-)

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