Question

Legend hiked 3/8 mile in 1/4 hour. How fast did he hike, in miles per hour?

Answer 1

Given that Legend hiked 3/8 mile in 1/4 hour.

We have to find the speed of the hiker in miles per hour.

$\begin{gathered} \frac{1}{4}\text{ hour}=\frac{3}{8}\text{ mile} \\ 4\times\frac{1}{4}\text{ hour}=4\times\frac{3}{8}\text{miles} \\ 1\text{ hour}=\frac{3}{2}\text{ miles} \end{gathered}$

Thus, the speed of the hiker is 3/2 miles per hour.