Question

Julio walks 3.5 miles in 1.25 hours. How many miles does he walk per mile?

Answer 1

3 1/2 ÷ 1 1/4

7/2 ÷ 5/4

7/2 · 4/5

28/10

2.8

Julio walks 2.8 miles in one hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

2.8miles/hr

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Distance walked = 3.5miles

Time taken = 1.25hrs

Unknown:

Number of miles walked per mile = ?

Solution:

The miles walked per hour is defined as the speed.

Speed is the distance divided by time;

Speed =
`(Distance)/(time taken)`

Insert parameters and solve;

Speed =
`(3.5)/(1.25)` = 2.8miles/hr