Question

You are going to run at a constant speed of 6.5 miles per hour for 30 minutes. You calculate the distance you will run. What mistake did you make in your calculation? [Use the formula S =
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Answer 1

Becuase your speed is in terms of miles per hour, you need to convert the time you are running from minutes to hours.

30 minutes is 0.5 hours

Replace 30 min with 0.5 hours:

Distance = 6.5 miles per hour x 0.5 hours

Distance = 3.25 miles.

Answer 2

Answer:

mi/hr • min does not equal mi. You must convert 30 minutes to hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

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