Question

A bird flies 2/3 of a mile per minute. How many miles per hour is it flying?

Make a Selection:
A. 40 mph
B. 60 mph
C. 30 mph
D. 20 mph

Answer 1

A. 40 mph

Explanation:

A bird flies 2/3 miles per minute. You are trying to solve miles per hour.

Note that there are 60 minutes in an hour. Multiply 2/3 with 60:

2/3 x 60 = (2 * 60)/3 = (120)/3 = 40

A. 40 mph is your answer.

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