SOLUTION: Peter cycles 20 miles in 2 1/2 hours. What is his average speed in miles per hour? do you convert 2 1/2 hours in a fraction and divide 20/2 = 10 x 5 = 50 miles or is it 20/5=4

Question 581744: Peter cycles 20 miles in 2 1/2 hours.
What is his average speed in miles per hour?
do you convert 2 1/2 hours in a fraction and divide 20/2 = 10 x 5 = 50 miles or is it 20/5=4 then 4x 10?

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Peter cycles 20 miles in 2 1/2 hours.
What is his average speed in miles per hour?
:
Convert to 2.5 hrs, divide into the distance to get the speed
= 8 mph
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