Question

A squirrel ran 9 miles in 1 hour. Which expression can be used to determine its speed in miles per hour?

Answer 1

9 miles divided by one hour

Explanation:

Answer 2

9:1 or 9/1 or 9 miles per hour

Explanation:

A squirrel ran 9 miles in an hour. To find the speed in miles per hour, write a ratio between the two values.

The speed can be written as 9:1 or 9/1 or 9 miles per hour.