SOLUTION: jimmy can run 2 miles in 14 minutes.what is his speed?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: jimmy can run 2 miles in 14 minutes.what is his speed?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 937199: jimmy can run 2 miles in 14 minutes.what is his speed?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, srinivas.g:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2mi%2F%2814min%29 = 1/7 mi/min
......
Multiply by 60 to fine mph

Answer by srinivas.g(540) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
distance = 2 miles
time = 14 min
speed = distance%2Ftime
=+2%2F14
=1%2F7 miles per min
= %281%2F7%29%2A60 miles per hour ( 1 hour = 60 min)
=8.57+ mile/hr
Speed = 8.57 miles per hour or +1%2F7 miles /mi