Question

3. Merrick walked 5.5 miles to his friend's house. He left his house at 9 a.m. and arrived at his friend's
house at 11 a.m. What was his walking rate in miles per hour?
A 5.5 miles per hour
B 2.75 miles per hour
C 3.5 miles per hour
D 2.25 miles per hour​

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2.75 mph

Step-by-step explanation:

If it took him 2 hours to walk 5.5 miles, 5.5 ÷ 2 = 2.75, which is what he walked in a single hour, meaning he was walking 2.75 mph