Doug entered a canoe race. He rowed 3 1/2 miles in 1/2 hours. What is his average speed in miles per hour?

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Bruno Friedman

15 July, 16:45

Doug entered a canoe race. He rowed 3 1/2 miles in 1/2 hours. What is his average speed in miles per hour?

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Skylar Harper · Answer 1

Skylar Harper 15 July, 18:46

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3.5miles/0.5hour

=7miles/hr

Amari Mckinney · Answer 2

7 mph (7 miles per hour)

Step-by-step explanation:

3 1/2 = 3.5

1/2 = 0.5

Set up the ratio:

3.5/0.5 = x/1

Cross multiply:

3.5 * 1 = 0.5x

3.5 = 0.5x

3.5 : 0.5 = x

7 = x