Question

Write an equation to find the number of hours it will take Lily to reach her goal.

Lily has walked 2 miles. Her goal is to walk 6 miles. Lily plans to reach her goal by walking 3 miles each hour h for the rest of her walk.

Answer 1

Answer: 1 hour and 20 mins

Explanation:

Lily has to walk 4 more miles to complete her goal and with the pace of 3m/h she will have to for 1 hour 20 mins, to complete her goal.

Distance to be covered= 4 miles Speed= 3 miles per hour

Time= Distance/Speed

Time= 4/3

Time= 1.33 hours

Time= 1 hour and 20 mins