SOLUTION: what is the average speed:3.5 miles in 2 hours and 15 minutes

Question 943418: what is the average speed:3.5 miles in 2 hours and 15 minutes

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the average speed:3.5 miles in 2 hours and 15 minutes
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speed = total distance/total time = 3.5 mi / 2 1/4 hr
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= (7/2)/(9/4)
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= (7/2)(4/9)
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= (7*2)/9
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= 14/9
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= 1.56 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find mi/hr, divide the miles by the hours.

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