SOLUTION: I hiked 4.7 miles in 1hr 45 minutes. How many miles per hour is that? Thanks.

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Question 578080: I hiked 4.7 miles in 1hr 45 minutes. How many miles per hour is that? Thanks.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 hr 45 min = 1.75 hours


d = rt

4.7 = r(1.75)

4.7/1.75 = r

2.6857 = r

r = 2.6857


So your speed is roughly 2.6857 mph