To calculate how long it will take the object to travel 5 1/5 miles at a steady speed of 8 2/3 mph, we can use the formula:
First, we need to convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
- Convert
to an improper fraction:
- Convert
to an improper fraction:
Next, substitute these values into the time formula:
To divide by a fraction, we multiply by its reciprocal:
The
Now, we convert
Therefore, it will take the object 36 minutes to travel 5 1/5 miles at a steady speed of 8 2/3 mph.