Question

It takes Cathy ½ hour to hike 2 ¼ miles.

a) What is her rate, in miles per hour?

b) At this rate, how far will she hike in 2 hours?

Answer 1

Answer: a= 4.5 miles per hour

b= 9 miles

A. 1/2 x 2 = 1 hour so 2 1/4 x 2 = 4.5 miles

B. 1/2 and hour x 4 = 2 hours so 2 1/4 miles x 4 = 9 miles