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Steve cycled 35 miles in 2 1/2 hours. What was the average speed that steve travled

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Create a ratio, 35/2.5. 2.5/2.5= 1. 35/2.5=14. Steve traveled at an average of 14 miles.

User Edan Maor
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Hi!

We will solve this using proportions, like this:

35 miles in 2,5 hours

x miles per 1 hour

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x = (35*1)/2,5

x = 35/2,5

x = 14

The average speed that Steve travelled is 14 miles per hour.

Hope this helps!

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