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
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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
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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?
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?
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Convert to 2.5 hrs, divide into the distance to get the speed = 8 mph