Person walks 1/4 mile in 1/12 hour. What is the speed in miles per hour

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asked Oct 16, 2024 65.2k views

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Michael Yousrie · Answer 1 · 2024-10-17T01:10:24+0000

Answer: 3 mph

Explanation:

Using the equation Distance = rate x time:

D = r t
1/4 mile = r (1/12 hour)
1/4 mile / 1/12 hour = r
3 miles / hour = r

The speed of the person is 3 mph.