chloeriv chloeriv
  • 04-04-2017
  • Mathematics
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doug entered a canoe race. he rowed 3 1/2 miles in 1/2 hour. what is his average speed in miles per hour?

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irspow
irspow irspow
  • 04-04-2017
average speed = total distance / total time...

s=3.5/0.5=7mph
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madarauchihasusanoo
madarauchihasusanoo madarauchihasusanoo
  • 04-04-2017
3 1/2 miles = 7/2 miles
1/2 hours= 30 minutes
So,
In 30 mins, travelled 7/2 miles
In 1 min, travelled 7/2 ÷ 30= 7/2× 1/30 = (7×1)/(2×30) = 7/60 miles
In 60 mins, travelled (7×60)/60 miles = 420/60 miles = 7 miles.
Hence, the speed is 7 miles per hour. Anything else
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