SOLUTION: If it takes 15 minutes to drive 4 miles, how fast I MPH am I driving?

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Question 555650: If it takes 15 minutes to drive 4 miles, how fast I MPH am I driving?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josmiceli:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If it takes 15 minutes to drive 4 miles, how fast I MPH am I driving?
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d = r*t
r = d/t = 4 mi/15 min * 60 min/hr
r = 240/15 mi/hr = 16 mi/hr

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In just units:
( miles / minute ) x ( minutes / hour ) = miles / hour
+%284%2F15%29%2A+%2860%2F1%29+=+240%2F15+
+240%2F15+=+16+
You are driving 16 mi/hr