SOLUTION: If you walked 440 yards in 5 minutes what is the speed in mph? How should I go about solving this question. Thank you for your help.

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Question 560911: If you walked 440 yards in 5 minutes what is the speed in mph? How should I go about solving this question. Thank you for your help.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
440 yards in 5 minutes what is the speed in mph?
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(440 yds/5 min)(1 mi/1760 yds)(60min/1 hr) = (440*1*60)/(5*1760*1)(miles/hr)
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= 3 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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