Question

If a dog travels 5 miles in 70 minutes, what's the rate?

Answer 1

4.3 mph

Explanation:

rate = distance/time

rate = 5 mi / 70 min = 0.0714 mi/min

in miles/hr (mph):

70 min x 1 hr/60 min = 1.1667 hr

rate (mph) = 5 mi / 1.1667 hr = 4.2856 mph ≈ 4.3 mph