Question

John took a 5 1/2 mile walk at his friend's house. He left at 11 am and arrived at his friend's house at 1pm what was his average speed of walking?

Answer 1

2¾miles/hour or 2.75 miles/hour

Explanation:

average speed = total distance ÷ total time

total time= 2 hours

therefore his average speed= 5½ mile ÷ 2 hours

= 2¾ miles/hour