Question

Jason ran 2 3/4 miles in 2/5 of an hour. How far can jason run in one hour

Answer 1

6 7/8 miles per hour

Explanation:

2 3/4 ÷ 2/5

change mixed number into improper fraction; 2 3/4 = 11/4

when dividing fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction

11/4 ÷ 2/5 = 11/4 · 5/2 = 55/8 or 6 7/8 mph