Question

Luis rides his bicycle 3/4 mile in 5 minutes, or 1/12 hour, along the bike trail. Assuming he rides at a constant rate, what is his sped, in miles per hour?

Answer 1

9 miles an hour

Explanation:

60 minutes = one hour

60/5=12

3/4*12=9 miles an hour

Answer 2

(3/4)/(1/12) = (3/4)(12) = 9 mph