Question

Hannah can walk 3 1/3 miles in 1 1/4 hrs. What is her speed in miles per hr

Answer 1

Given:

Number of miles Hannah can walk = 3 1/3 miles = 10/3 miles

Time needed = 1 1/4 hr = 5/4 hr

Required: Speed in mile perhour

Explanation:

Required speed

$\begin{gathered} =\frac{\text{ Distance travelled}}{\text{ Time taken}} \\ =\frac{\frac{10}{3}}{\frac{5}{4}} \\ =\frac{8}{3} \\ =\frac{6+2}{3} \\ =2\frac{2}{3}\text{ miles per hour} \end{gathered}$

Final Answer: Speed of her walk is 2 2/3 miles per hou