Question

A snake slithers 2/9 miles in 4/5 hours what is its speed in miles per hour

Answer 1

5/18

Explanation:

speed = distance / time

s = (2/9 miles) / (4/5 hours)

To divide by a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal:

s = (2/9) × (5/4)

s = 10/36

s = 5/18

So the snake's speed is 5/18 miles per hour.