Harry ran for 5 miles. He started at 10:30 and finished at 11:20. What was Harry's average speed in miles per hour?

I got the answer: 6.25mph But the answer i have to choose from are:
3
4
5
6

5/50 = x/60

50x = 300

x = 6 mph

Thank you, Ms. Sue!!

You're welcome, Cale.

To calculate Harry's average speed, you need to divide the total distance he ran by the time it took him.

First, you need to find the time difference between Harry's starting time (10:30) and finishing time (11:20).

10:30 to 11:20 is a difference of 50 minutes.

Next, you need to convert this time difference into hours. Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, you divide 50 minutes by 60 to get 0.83 hours.

Finally, you divide the distance Harry ran (5 miles) by the time in hours (0.83 hours) to calculate the average speed.

5 miles divided by 0.83 hours equals approximately 6.02 miles per hour.

Since you mentioned that the options you have to choose from are 3, 4, 5, and 6, the closest option to 6.02 miles per hour is 6. Therefore, Harry's average speed is approximately 6 miles per hour.