Question

A dolphin swam

7
1
2
miles in
3
8
hour. What was its average speed in miles per hour (mph)?

A.
2
13
16
mph

B.
40
mph

C.
7
1
4
mph

D.
20
mph

Answer 1

Explanation:

You are given miles ( 7 1/2 mi) and hours ( 3/8 hr ) and want mi/hr

7 1/2 mi / (3/8 hr) = 20 mi/hr