Question

Stephanie ran 2.25 miles in 12 minutes what was her average speed in miles per hour

Answer 1

Making a proportion helps,

$\frac{2.25 \: mi}{12 \: min} = \frac{x}{60 \: min}$

$\frac{2.25}{12} \times \frac{5}{5} = \frac{11.25}{60}$

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Answer : Stephanie can run 11.25 miles in an hour.

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