Question

Kaitlyn completed a bike race. The length of the race was 11 1/4 miles, and Kaitlyn averages 7 1/2 miles each hour. How long did it take Kaitlyn to finish the race? Show your work, and be sure to include the correct units in your answer.

Answer 1

It took Kaitlyn 13.25 hours to complete the race.

Explanation:

1. Take the number of miles and the average speed per mile

2. Multiply the distance by the speed; 11 1/4 x 7 1/2

4. Solve; 13 1/4 hours

5. Convert into decimals; 13.25 hours