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Mike ran ten laps around his school's 1/4 mile track in 15 minutes. what was his average velocity in miles per hour?

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Distance run: (10 laps)(0.25 mile/lap) = 2.5 miles

Time spent: 1/4 hr

Average velocity: (2.5 miles) / (1/4 hr) = 10 mph (answer)
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