Question
Jeff hikes 1/4 mile every 2/5 hour. John hikes 1/2 mile every 1/7 hour.
A) Who hikes farther in one hour. Show work.
B) Who walks faster, Jeff or John. Explain your reasoning
A) Who hikes farther in one hour. Show work.
B) Who walks faster, Jeff or John. Explain your reasoning
Answers
(1/4)(20) / [(2/5)(20)] = 5 / 8
(1/2)(14) / [(1/7)(14)] = 7 / 2
5/8 mile / hour is less than 7/2 mile/ hour. John walks faster so further in an hour.
(1/2)(14) / [(1/7)(14)] = 7 / 2
5/8 mile / hour is less than 7/2 mile/ hour. John walks faster so further in an hour.