Question

Jack ran 13.5 miles in 1.5 hours. What was his speed in miles per minute?

Answer 1

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

13.5 / 1.5 = 9

Answer 2

Answer:

$\boxed{Speed = 0.15 \: miles \: per \: minute}$

Given:

Distance travelled = 13.5 miles

Time taken = 1.5 hours = 1.5 × 60 = 90 minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

$Speed = \frac{Distance \: travelled}{Time \: taken} \\ \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = \frac{13.5}{90} \\ \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = 0.15 \: miles \: per \: minute$