SOLUTION: Alden walked 2miles in 3/4 hour Kira walked 1.75 miles in 30 minutes Who walked a faster rate ? Explain

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Question 984865: Alden walked 2miles in 3/4 hour
Kira walked 1.75 miles in 30 minutes
Who walked a faster rate ? Explain
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Alden: (2mi)/(0.75hr)=2.67 mi/hr
Kira: (1.75mi)/(0.5hr)=3.5 mi/hr
ANSWER: Kira walked at a faster rate.