Question

Carina hiked at Yosemite National Park for 2.5 hours. Her average speed was 3.75 mi/h. How many miles did she hike?

a) 6.25 miles
b) 9.375 miles
c) 8.75 miles
d) 5.625 miles

Answer 1

Carina hiked for 2.5 hours at an average speed of 3.75 mi/h, leading to a total distance of 9.375 miles, which is option b).

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate how many miles Carina hiked, we need to multiply the time she hiked by her average speed. The formula for distance is:

• Distance = Speed × Time

Given that Carina hiked for 2.5 hours at an average speed of 3.75 mi/h, her distance hiked can be calculated as follows:

Distance = 3.75 mi/h × 2.5 h = 9.375 miles

Therefore, the answer is b) 9.375 miles.