Question

The following formula can be used to find the distance that a person has run.

distance = rate · time

How far has a person traveled who ran at a rate of 5.5 miles per hour 3/4 for of an hour?

4.125 mi
3.75 mi
7.3 mi
3.7 mi

Answer 1

4.125

Explanation:

D= Distance

T= Time

R= Rate

We know D = R × T, so we need to multiply them both to get D.

We're told that R = 5.5, and T = 3/4 hour. 3/4 in decimal for is 0.75, so T = 0.75

Therefore, we multiply 5.5 × 0.75 to get the distance. 5.5 × 0.75 = 4.125

Hope this help :)

Answer 2

so distance = rate × time. You would do 3/4 × 5.5, which would get you 4.125.