SOLUTION: If I ran one mile in ten minutes, what is the speed at which I was traveling?

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Question 978050: If I ran one mile in ten minutes, what is the speed at which I was traveling?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39627) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do you want the speed units? Ten minutes is 1%2F6 of an hour. You might want the ratio of MILES to HOURS. This ratio is then straightforward and simplifiable.

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