Question

Calculate the average speed of an airplane, in miles per hour, if it travels 1.000miles in 2

hours.

Answer 1

(see below)

Explanation:

You can use a ratio:

1.000 mi. 0.5 mi.

_______ = _______

2 hrs. 1 hr.

Or did you mean:

1,000 mi. 500 mi.

_______ = _______

2 hrs. 1 hr.