Question

The record time for running the Boston Marathon is 2.12 hours at an average speed of 12.5 miles per hour. What distance does the Boston Marathon approximately cover?

Answer 1

Distance = 26.875 miles

Explanation:

Given as ,

Average speed of Marathon = 12.5 miles per hours

Record time for running = 2.15 hours

So , Distance = Speed × Time

or, Distance = 12.5 miles × 2.15 hours

Hence , Distance = 26.875 miles Answer