SOLUTION: jessica runs 2/3 of a mile in 1/6 of an hour , so what is her speed in miles per hour?

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Question 984988: jessica runs 2/3 of a mile in 1/6 of an hour , so what is her speed in miles per hour?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Her rate of speed is:
+%28%282%2F3%29%29%2F%28%281%2F6%29%29+
+%28%284%2F6%29%29%2F%28%281%2F6%29%29+
Multiply top and bottom by +6+
+4%2F1+=+4+
Her speed is 4 mi/hr