SOLUTION: James can walk 3 1/2 miles in 1/2 hours.Find the average speed in miles per hour

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Question 989979: James can walk 3 1/2 miles in 1/2 hours.Find the average speed in miles per hour
Answer by farohw(175) About Me  (Show Source):
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If James can walk 3.5 miles in 30 minutes (or 1/2 hour) then he will walk 7 miles in one hour.

Rate is distance/time. Therefore, 3.5 miles/.5 hours = 7 miles per hour.