Question

Jayden went on a hike. He climbed 3/4 of a mile in 2/3 of an hour. What was his hiking speed in miles per hour?

Answer 1

Answer:

$1\frac{1}{8}\text{ miles per hour}$

Explanation:

Distance covered by Jayden = 3/4 of a mile

Time taken = 2/3 of an hour

$\text{Speed}=\frac{Dis\tan ce}{\text{Time}}$

Therefore, his hiking speed in miles per hour will be:

$\begin{gathered} =\frac{3}{4}\div\frac{2}{3} \\ =\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{3}{2} \\ =\frac{9}{8} \\ =1\frac{1}{8}\text{ miles per hour} \end{gathered}$