Question

How fast is a horse running if it covers 1.7 miles in 0.5 hours. State your answer in miles per hour.

Answer 1

`\boxed {\tt 3.4 \ mi/hr}`

Step-by-step explanation:

To find speed, divide the distance by the time, or use the following formula.

`s=(d)/(t)`

The distance is 1.7 miles.

The time is 0.5 hours.

`d= 1.7 \ mi \\t= 0.5 \ hr`

Substitute the values into the formula.

`s=(1.7 \ mi)/(0.5 \ hr)`

Divide.

`s= 3.4 \ mi/hr`

The speed of the horse is 3.4 miles per hour.