SOLUTION: A cheetah can run 17.5 miles in 1/4 hour. What is the speed of a cheetah in miles per hour?

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Question 49361: A cheetah can run 17.5 miles in 1/4 hour. What is the speed of a cheetah in miles per hour?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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miles per hour = mi/hr = 17.5mi/0.25hr = 17.5*4mi/0.25*4hr = 70mi/hr