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Jen rode her bike

1
5
of a mile to her friend's house. It took her 5 minutes to get there. What was Jen's speed?

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Answer:

2.4 miles per hour

Explanation:

1/5 of a mile is 0.2 miles. If 0.2 miles is 5 minutes, then 0.04 miles is 1 minute, as you divide 0.2 by 5. 0.04 miles per minute=2.4 miles per hour as you times 0.04 by 60.

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