SOLUTION: Sammy is training for a running race. Today he ran 3 and 3/5 miles in 33 minutes. What is his pace in miles per hour?

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Question 950501: Sammy is training for a running race. Today he ran 3 and 3/5 miles in 33 minutes. What is his pace in miles per hour?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sammy is training for a running race. Today he ran 3 and 3/5 miles in 33 minutes. What is his pace in miles per hour?
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rate = distance/time = (18/5 miles)/(33/60 hr) = (18/5)(60/33)
= (6/1)(12/11) = 72/11 = 6 6/11 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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