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You are going to run at a constant speed of 7.5

miles per hour for 45
minutes. You calculate the distance you will run. What mistake did you make in your calculation? [Use the formula S=dt
.]

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Answer: Did not convert the minutes to hours

Explanation:

The most obvious mistake here would be to not convert the minutes into hours.

Remember, the speed given, (7.5), is in miles per HOUR. Your time is given in MINUTES. a conversion is required. 45 minutes are 45/60 = 0.75 hrs.

NOW you can use S = DT to find your distance:

7.5 = D/0.75

.: D = 5.625 miles

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