Question

An object travels 4/5 miles in one-half hour. what is its speed?

Answer 1

8/5 mph or 1 3/5 mph

Explanation:

speed = distance/time

speed = (4/5 miles) / (1/2 hour)

speed = 4/5 ÷ 1/2 mph

speed = 4/5 × 2/1 mph

speed = 8/5 mph

Answer: 8/5 mph or 1 3/5 mph

Answer 2

1.6mph

Explanation:

speed = distance / time

speed = 4/5 / 0.5

speed = 1.6