if it takes you half an hour to travel 26 miles to work what is your average speed
What does common sense tell you your average speed per hour is?
52 mph. but how do I show my work?
One way is to use a proportion. Cross multiply and solve for x.
26/30 = x/60
thanks
You're welcome.
To calculate average speed, you need to divide the total distance travelled by the total time taken. In this case, the total distance travelled is 26 miles and the total time taken is half an hour (0.5 hours).
So, to find the average speed, we can divide the total distance (26 miles) by the total time (0.5 hours):
Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time
= 26 miles / 0.5 hours
= 52 miles per hour
Therefore, the average speed to travel 26 miles in half an hour is 52 miles per hour.