Question

7.RP.A.1 (NC)

8. Grant paddled a canoe, 3/4 mile in 1/2 hour. How fast did Grant paddle in miles per
hour?

Answer 1

1.5 miles / hour

Explanation:

The question is most easily done by converting to decimals

3/4 = 0.75 miles

1/2 = 0.5 hours

Formula

r = d/t

Solution

r = 0.75 miles / 0.5 hours

r = 1.5 miles per hour