SOLUTION: Fred hikes 3/4 of a mile in 1/3 of an hour. What was Fred's hiking speed in miles per hour?

SOLUTION: Fred hikes 3/4 of a mile in 1/3 of an hour. What was Fred's hiking speed in miles per hour?

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Question 1061784: Fred hikes 3/4 of a mile in 1/3 of an hour. What was Fred's hiking speed in miles per hour?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
3/4 miles in 1/3 of an hour
0.75 miles in 20 minutes
Multiply both sides by 3
2.25 miles in an hour.
Speed = 2.25 miles per hour.
Hope this helps :-)
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