Question

Ramon bikes every afternoon. He travels 4 1/4 miles in 1/4 hour. At what rate dies Ramon ride his bike in miles per hour

Answer 1

1/4 hour = 4 1/4 miles

Change to improper fraction:
1/4 hour = 17/4 miles

Multiply by 4 on both sides:
1 hour = 17 miles

Answer: Ramon rides his bike at 17 miles/hour.