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Kevin can travel 23 1/2 miles in 1/4 hour. what is his average speed in miles per hour?

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Answer:

94 miles per hour

Explanation:

User Cybevnm
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Answer:

74miles/hr

Explanation:

Kevin can travel 23¹/₂ miles in ¹/₄ hour.

The average speed in miles per hour

Speed = distance / time

distance = 23¹/₂ miles= 2x23+1/2= 46+1/2=47/2

Time = ¹/₄ hour

Speed = 23¹/₂/ ¹/₄= ⁴⁷/₂/ ¹/₄= ⁴⁷/₂* ⁴/₁=⁴⁷/₁* ²/₁= ⁴⁷*²/₁= ⁷⁴/₁= 74miles/hr

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