Question

Julio walks 3.5 miles in 1.25 hours. How many miles does he walk per mile?

Answer 1

Answer:

3 1/2 ÷ 1 1/4  

7/2 ÷ 5/4

7/2 · 4/5

28/10

2.8

Julio walks 2.8 miles in one hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

2.8miles/hr

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

 Distance walked = 3.5miles

 Time taken  = 1.25hrs

Unknown:

Number of miles walked per mile  = ?

Solution:

The miles walked per hour is defined as the speed.

  Speed is the distance divided by time;

   Speed  = $\frac{Distance}{time taken}$

Insert parameters and solve;

   Speed  = $\frac{3.5}{1.25}$   = 2.8miles/hr