Question

Doug entered a canoe race. He rowed 4 1/2 miles in 1/2 hour. What is his average speed in miles

Answer 1

9 mph

Explanation:

4 1/2 miles is basically 9/2 miles

to get average speed, you have to divide distance by speed

9/2 ÷ 1/2 = 9/2 x 2 = 9mph

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