Question

An elephant can run 1/4 of a mile in 36 seconds. At this rate, which expression can be used to determine how fast an elephant runs in miles per hour?

A) 36seconds/1/4 mile = 25 miles per hour

B) 1/4 mile/36 seconds=144 miles per hour

C) 1/4 mile/36 seconds= 25miles per hour

D) 36 seconds/1/4 mile= 144 miles per hour

Answer 1

an elephant can run 25 miles per hour

Explanation:

60 minutes x 60 seconds = 3,600 seconds in an hour

3600 / 36 = 100

100 x .25 = 25 miles an hour