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If a person walks 1/3 of a mile every 1/6 of an hour, what is their speed in miles per hour?

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Answer:

2mph

Explanation:

If a person walks 1/3 of a mile every 1/6 of an hour you divide to solve.


((1)/(3))/((1)/(6)) To solve you flip the bottom and multiply:


(1)/(3) *(6)/(1) =
(6)/(3) = 2

The person is walking 2mph

User Chris Beach
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Answer:

2 mi per hour

Explanation:

1/3*6=

6/3= 2

2 mi per hour

User Chad Nehemiah
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