Question

Timothy wanted to get some exercise. He walked 12 blocks in 10 minutes. What was his average speed of his walk?

Answer 1

Answer: 1.2 blocks

Step-by-step explanation:

Timothy walks 12 blocks in 10 minutes so it can be written as

12 blocks = 10 minutes

divide both sides by 10

1.2 blocks per minute

Answer 2

Average speed: distance/time
12 blocks/10 minutes = 1.2 blocks per minute