Question

Which speed is the fastest? Group of answer choices LaTeX: 4\:miles\:in\:\frac{1}{3}\:hours4 m i l e s i n 1 3 h o u r s LaTeX: \frac{1}{3}\:mile\:in\:4\:hours1 3 m i l e i n 4 h o u r s LaTeX: \frac{1}{2}\:mile\:in\:3\:hours

Answer 1

4 miles in 1/3 houra

Explanation:

Which speed is the fastest? Group of answer choices LaTeX:

The formula for speed =

Distance (miles) / Time (hours)

A) 4 miles in 1/3 hours

= 4 / 1/3

= 4 ÷ 1/3

= 4 × 3

= 12 miles per hour

B)1/3 miles in 4 hours

=1/3 miles/4 hours

= 1/3 ÷ 4 miles per hour

= 1/3 × 1/4 miles per hour

= 1/12 miles per hour

C) 1/2 miles in 3 hours

= 1/2 miles / 3 hours

= 1/2 ÷ 3

= 1/2 × 1/3

= 1/6 miles per hour

The fastest speed is A, 4 miles in 1/3 houra