SOLUTION: my average walking speed is 1.2 mph. I can walk around the block in 35 minutes. how far is it around the block in feet?

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Question 939929: my average walking speed is 1.2 mph. I can walk around the block in 35 minutes. how far is it around the block in feet?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+35+%7D%7D+minutes+is+%7B%7B%7B+35%2F60+=+7%2F12+ hr
+d+=+r%2At+
+d+=+1.2%2A%28+7%2F12+%29+
+d+=+7%2F10+ mi
+%287%2F10%29%2A5280+=+3696+
It is 3,696 ft around the block