Question

A white-tailed deer can sprint at speeds up to 30 miles per hour. American bison can run at speeds up to 3,520 feet per minute. Which animal is faster and by how many miles per hour? There are 5,280 feet in one mile. A deer is 10 miles per hour faster than a bison. A bison is 10 miles per hour faster than a deer. A deer is 0.66 miles per hour faster than a bison. A bison is 0.66 miles per hour faster than a deer.

Answer 1

In 1 minute, bison runs 3520 feet

In 60 minutes, the bison would run

3520*60 feet

211200 feet per hour.

These are equivalent to;

40 miles per hour since 1 mile is equivalent to 5280 feet.

The bison is faster by 10 miles per hour

Answer 2

A bison is 10 miles per hour faster than a deer.

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