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What was your average speed if you took a hike at 52 miles in 3 Days?

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Answer: " 17.33 mi / day " ;

or; write as: " 17
(1)/(3) mi / day
" .

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Explanation:

To get the "unit rate" ; in "miles/day " ; or " mi./ day " ;

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Divide: " 52 mi. " by: " 3 days " ;

52 mi. / 3 days =

(52/3) mi / day =

17. 33333 mi / day ;

round to: " 17.33 mi / day " .

or; write as: " 17
(1)/(3) mi / day
" .

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Hope this helps!

Best wishes to you!

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