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Ron runs at a speed of 3 1/2 miles in 1/2 of an hour.How fast is his average speed per hour?

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distance = rate times time. If you want the rate, solve this equation for it.
3.5 mi
Correct result: rate (speed) = ---------------- = 7 mph (average speed)
0.5 hr
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i could be oh so wrong but i think it is 62/4
User Vijay Bhatt
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