Question

It takes Sophia 4/5 hour to walk to the store 2/3 mile

away. What is her walking pace in miles per
hour?

Answer 1

rate = 5/6 miles per hour

Explanation:

Givens

distance = 2/3 mile

time = 4/5 hours

Formula

rate = distance / time

Solution

Rate = 2/3 // 4/5 Turn the denominator upside down and multiply

Rate = 2/3 * 5/4

Rate = 10 / 12 Divide the denominator and numerator by 2

Rate = 5/6