Question

Peter goes for a walk.

He walks 15 miles in 6 hours.

(a) Work out Peter’s average speed.
Give your answer in miles per hour.

Answer 1

2.5 mph

Explanation:

Peter walks 2.5 miles per hour

If he walks 15 miles in 6 hours then divide 15 by 6

15 divided by 6 is 2.5 so every hour peter walks 2.5 miles or 2 1/2