Question

An elephant can run one over four mile in 36 seconds. Which of the following correctly shows this rate as miles per hour?

thirty-six seconds over one-fourth mile = 25 miles per hour
one-fourth mile over thirty-six seconds = 144 miles per hour
one-fourth mile over thirty-six seconds = 25 miles per hour
thirty-six seconds over one-fourth mile = 144 miles per hour

Answer 1

C. One-fourth mile over thirty-six seconds = 25 miles per hour.

We have been given that an elephant can run one over four of a mile in 36 seconds.

To find elephant's rate in miles per hour, we will convert our given time in hours as shown below:

Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Explanation:

• 144

Answer 2

C. One-fourth mile over thirty-six seconds = 25 miles per hour.

Explanation:

C. One-fourth mile over thirty-six seconds = 25 miles per hour.

We have been given that an elephant can run one over four of a mile in 36 seconds.