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document.write( "If Jenna went the total distance in 5 hours, what was her average speed? (the distance is 4,500 meters) I am usually really good at math but I am kind of stumped. I tried converting it into miles but that didn't turn out very well. I was told that 1609.34 meters equals a mile, but I can't recall the last time I did one of these problems... :(\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #571560 by josgarithmetic(39618)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Why bring in miles? Just use meters per hour. \n" ); document.write( "4500 meters, done in 5 hours, compute the speed in meters per hour.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "If you really want with miles, then use the known unit conversions. \n" ); document.write( "1 meter = 100 centimeters \n" ); document.write( "1 inch = 2.54 centimeters \n" ); document.write( "12 inches = 1 foot \n" ); document.write( "5280 feet = 1 mile\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You were told, 1609.34 meters = 1 mile. \n" ); document.write( "If this true, then your unit conversion is already known.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " |