SOLUTION: Calculate the average speed (in kilometers per hour � hint: you will need to convert your time into units of hours) of Larry, who runs to the store 5 km away, in 15 minutes

Question 358046: Calculate the average speed (in kilometers per hour � hint: you will need to convert your time into units of hours) of Larry, who runs to the store 5 km away, in 15 minutes
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Calculate the average speed (in kilometers per hour � hint: you will need to convert your time into units of hours) of Larry, who runs to the store 5 km away, in 15 minutes
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rate = 5 km/15min = [(1/3)km/min] (60 min/1 hr) = (1*60)/(3*1) = 20 km/hr
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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