Question

the train ride at the zoo covers a distance of 2 1/2 miles in 1/3 of an hour. How many miles per hour does the train go? How far can the train travel in 3 hours? show your work.

Answer 1

1) V = S / T;

V = (2 1/2) / (1/3) = (5/2) / (1/3) = 5/2 * 3 = 15/2 = 7 1/2 mph

2) S = V * T;

7 1/2 * 3 = 15/2 * 3 = 45/2 = 22 1/2 mil