Problema Solution
Bea runs 1/6 of a mile in 2 minutes, how long would it take for her to run 2 miles?
Answer provided by our tutors
Bea's average speed is v = (1/6)/2 miles per minute
V = 1/12 miles per minute
d = 2 miles
t = the time she needs to run 2 miles
since speed = distance/time => time = distance/speed
t = d/v
t = 2/(1/12)
t = 24 min
Bea runs 2 miles in 24 minutes.