SOLUTION: John walked 2 miles in 3/4 hour. Sally walked 1 3/4 in 1/2 hour. Who walked faster? Explain

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Question 810179: John walked 2 miles in 3/4 hour. Sally walked 1 3/4 in 1/2 hour. Who walked faster? Explain
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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r*t=d
r=d/t
j=2/.75;j=4/1.5
s=1.75/.5 ;s=5.75/1.5
Sally is faster
j = 2.66667, s = 3.5