Valerie roller-skated 4 miles at an average speed of 8 mph. She started her skate at 4:15 p. m.

Which explanation correctly tells how to calculate what time it was when Valerie finished her skate?

A.

Step 1 Divide: 8 : 4.

Step 2 Multiply that quotient by 60.

Step 3 Add the number of minutes to 4:15 p. m.

B.

Step 1 Multiply: 8 * 4.

Step 2 Multiply that product by 60.

Step 3 Add the number of minutes to 4:15 p. m.

C.

Step 1 Multiply: 8 * 4.

Step 2 Divide that product by 60.

Step 3 Add the number of minutes to 4:15 p. m.

D.

Step 1 Divide: 4 : 8.

Step 2 Multiply that quotient by 60.

Step 3 Add the number of minutes to 4:15 p. m.

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Bo Moyer

23 January, 20:54

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Regina Parker · Answer 1

4 miles

8 miles per hour

4/8=1/2

skated for 1/2 hour

1/2 times 60=30

4:15+30=4:45

answer is D