Question

A mountain climber ascended 3/4 of a kilometer in 1/12 of an hour. What was the mountain climber’s ascent rate in kilometers per hour?
A) 3 kilometers per hour
B) 4 kilometers per hour
C) 9 kilometers per hour
D) 12 kilometers per hour

Answer 1

3/4 divided by 1/12 = 9

Answer 2

A mountain climber ascended 3/4 of a kilometer in 1/12 of an hour. What was the mountain climber’s ascent rate in kilometers per hour? 

Correct Answer: C. 9 Kilometers per hour