Question

Jason and Melvin are swimming across a lake that is 4 miles long. Jason swam 2.5 miles in 2 hours and Melvin swam 4 miles in 2.5 hours. What is the average rate, in miles per hour, that Jason swam?

3.25

1.25

2.00

1.60

Answer 1

1.25 miles

Explanation:

Since Jason swam 2.5 miles in 2 hours - divide the miles/time (2.5/2 = 1.25)