SOLUTION: Please help me with problem: If a man runs 3.1 miles in a straight line in 18 minutes, what is his average speed in miles per second?

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Question 1125483: Please help me with problem: If a man runs 3.1 miles in a straight line in 18 minutes, what is his average speed in miles per second?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52884) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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18 minutes = 18*60 seconds.


So, to answer your question,  divide  3.1 miles by  18*60 seconds.

Use your calculator.



Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):