Question

A road sign gives drivers information about traffic on busy highways. One sign shows 15 miles in 20 minutes. What is this speed in miles per hour?

Answer 1

Explanation:

How do you get 60

Answer 2

Answer: Speed in miles per hour is 45 mph.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Distance covered = 15 miles

Time taken to cover the above mentioned distance = 20 minutes

We need to calculate the speed in miles per hour ,

As we know the formula for " Speed " i.e.

`Speed=(Distance)/(Time)`

Now, we will put the value of distance and time in the above formula:

`Speed=(15)/(20)* 60\\\\Speed=15* 3\\\\Speed=45\ mph`

Hence, Speed in miles per hour is 45 mph.