SOLUTION: If I ran 1 mile in 8 minutes what is my speed?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: If I ran 1 mile in 8 minutes what is my speed?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 556541: If I ran 1 mile in 8 minutes what is my speed?
Answer by TutorDelphia(193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We can set up a proportion between 1 miles in 8 minutes and x miles in 60 minutes to figure out your mph.
1%2F8=x%2F60
Multiply both sides by 60
(1*60)/8=x
7.5 mph