SOLUTION: if I run a mie in 4min 40 seconds what is my average speed?

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Question 632978: if I run a mie in 4min 40 seconds what is my average speed?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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if I run a mie in 4min 40 seconds what is my average speed?
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Note 4 min 40 sec = 4*60+40 = 280 seconds = 280/3600 hrs.
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rate = distance/time
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rate = (1 mile)/(280/3600) hrs = 3600/280 = 12.86 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.