Question

Solve Problems - Item 9390

James knows that when he walks, he takes about 120 steps per minute and that each step is 2.75 feet long. Which calculation is most reasonable for James to use to find out his walking speed in miles per hour?

Answer 1

To find out James's walking speed in miles per hour, he should calculate the distance he walks in one minute and then convert it to miles per hour. Here's the calculation he should use:

1. Calculate the distance walked in one minute:

Number of steps per minute * Length of each step = Distance walked in one minute

120 steps/minute * 2.75 feet/step = Distance walked in one minute in feet

2. Convert the distance from feet to miles:

(Distance walked in one minute in feet) / (5280 feet/mile) = Distance walked in one minute in miles

3. Finally, convert the distance walked in one minute to miles per hour:

(Distance walked in one minute in miles) * (60 minutes/hour) = Walking speed in miles per hour

This calculation will give James his walking speed in miles per hour, taking into account the number of steps he takes per minute and the length of each step.