SOLUTION: Lora walks to the library in 1/3 of an hour. The library is 3/4 miles away. What is her pace?

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Question 554259: Lora walks to the library in 1/3 of an hour. The library is 3/4 miles away. What is her pace?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Her pace is ( distance ) / ( time )
+%283%2F4%29+%2F+%28+1%2F3+%29+ miles/hour
+%283%2F4%29%2A3+=+9%2F4+ miles/hour
+9%2F4+=+2+%2B+1%2F4+ mi/hr
Her pace is 2 1/4 miles/hour