Question

Nelson covered the first 20 miles in 2 1/2 hours, what was his average speed in miles per hour?

Answer 1

8 miles per hour

Explanation:

In order to find Nelson's average speed, we can set up a proportion. To solve for x, x being miles traveled in one hour.

`(20 miles)/(2.5hours) =(x miles )/(1 hour)`

x= 8

Answer 2

Nelson's average speed was 8 miles per hour.

Explanation:

To find Nelson's average speed, you need to divide the distance he traveled by the time it took him to travel that distance. In this case, Nelson traveled 20 miles in 2 1/2 hours, so his average speed was 20 miles / 2.5 hours = <<20/2.5=8>>8 miles per hour.