Question

A hippopotamus can run at the speed of about 24.9 miles per hour. at this rate, how far can the hippo run in 30 minutes?

Answer 1

You have to divide this velocity by 2.

Result is: 24.9/2 = 12.45 miles

Answer 2

The distance can the hippo run in 30 minutes is 12.45 miles.

Explanation:

Given : A hippopotamus can run at the speed of about 24.9 miles per hour.

To find : How far can the hippo run in 30 minutes?

Solution :

A hippopotamus can run at the speed of about 24.9 miles per hour.

The speed = 24.9 miles/hr

The time taken is 30 minutes,

Converting into hour,

`1\ min=(1)/(60)\ hr`

`30\ min=(30)/(60)\ hr`

`30\ min=(1)/(2)\ hr`

Applying distance formula,

`\text{Distance}=\text{Speed}* \text{Time}`

`\text{Distance}=24.9* (1)/(2)`

`\text{Distance}=12.45`

The distance can the hippo run in 30 minutes is 12.45 miles.