Question

9.

A squirrel can run a short distance at a rate of 4 miles in 15 minutes.
A fox can run a short distance at a rate of 21 miles in half an hour. Which
is faster, and how much faster in miles per hour?
A the squirrel; 23 miles per
hour
B the fox; 23 miles per hour
C the squirrel; 2 miles per hour
D the fox; 2 miles per hour

Answer 1

Squirrel = 4/15 = 16/60
16 miles per hour
Fox = 21/30 = 42/60
42 miles per hour
42-16 = 26 miles per hour

Solution: Fox; 26 miles per hour faster