Question

If a person walks 1/2 of a mile 1/4 of an hour at what speed do they walk in miles per hour?

Answer 1

answer 2 mph

Explanation:

speed= distance/ time

s=.5/.25=2

Answer 2

2 miles.

Explanation:

We can use proportions!

1/2 mile = x

1/4 hour 1 hour

Since you can multiply 1/4 by 4 to get 1 hour, multiply 1/2 by 4 to get two miles. Therefore, x = 2, so the person walks at a speed of two miles per hour.