document.write( "Question 1165521: Mr. Sala went rollerblading at the trail by Vollmer Road. The trail is a 3.6 mile loop. He went around the trail 3 times in 47 minutes. What speed did Mr. Sala travel in miles per hour? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #790013 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! He ran 10.8 miles in 47 minutes, since 3.6*3=10.8 \n" ); document.write( "10.8/47 as x/60 \n" ); document.write( "648=47x \n" ); document.write( "x=13.79 mph\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Check--each lap took him 15 2/3 min or 0.261 hours. \n" ); document.write( "3.6 miles in 0.261 hours is 13.79 mph \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |