Question

Jack ran 13.5 miles in 1.5 hours. What was his speed in miles per minute?

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

13.5 / 1.5 = 9

Answer 2

`\boxed{Speed = 0.15 \: miles \: per \: minute}`

Given:

Distance travelled = 13.5 miles

Time taken = 1.5 hours = 1.5 × 60 = 90 minutes

Explanation:

`Speed = (Distance \: travelled)/(Time \: taken) \\ \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = (13.5)/(90) \\ \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = 0.15 \: miles \: per \: minute`