SOLUTION: A pram is pushed at 2km per hr for 15 min, how far did it go?

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Question 943883: A pram is pushed at 2km per hr for 15 min, how far did it go?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert speed to km/min and multiply:
(2 km/hr)(1hr/60 min)=2/60 km/min
(2/60 km/min)(15 min)=30/60 km=1/2 km
OR
Convert time to hours and multiply:
(15 min)(1 hr/60 min)=15/60 hr=0.25 hr
(2 km/hr)(0.25 hr)=0.5 km= 1/2 km