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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? Use the following proportion: 24.9 mph1 hour = x30 min
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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? Use the following proportion: 24.9 mph1 hour = x30 min

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30 mins = 1/2 hour
24.9 divided by two = 12.45 miles
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24.9 miles/hour = 24.9/60 miles/minute = .415 miles/minute

distance = speed * time
= .415 * 30 = 12.45 miles
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