Jason can run 4 1/2 miles in 1/2 hour. What is his average speed in miles per hour?

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asked Nov 9, 2020 195k views

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Rolige · Answer 1 · 2020-11-10T13:53:49+0000

4 1/2 = 9/2 miles

let speed = s

distance = d

and time = t

Formula: s = d/t

Given: d = 9/2 miles and t =1/2 hour

Solve for s:

s = d/t

s = (9/2)/(1/2)

s = 9 miles/hour

Jason can run 9 miles per hour.