Question

Hailey walked 15 miles in 9 hours. What was her walking rate in miles per hour?​

Answer 1

Answer:

For this question, we need to understand what a rate is.

• A rate is an expression of relation between two quantities.

Since, we are given that Distance = 15 miles and Duration = 9 hours. Let's use the given below formula :]

• Rate = Distance/Time

Lets find Hailey's walking rate by plugging in our values into the above given formula.

➝ Rate = Distance/Time

➝ Rate = 15 miles / 9 hours

➝ Rate = 5 miles / 3 hours

➝ Rate = (5/3) miles per hour [mph]

Now, Let's convert this fraction into decimal

• 5/3 = 1.6

Hence, We can say Hailey's walking rate is either 5/3 mph or 1.6 mph.

Answer 2

Explanation:

walking rate= distance / time taken

walking rate= 15/9

= 1.67