To find Chen's average speed in miles per hour, we need to divide the distance he traveled by the time it took him to travel that distance.
Distance = 3 3/4 miles = 15/4 miles
Time = 3/4 hour
Average speed = Distance / Time
Average speed = (15/4) / (3/4)
Average speed = (15/4) * (4/3)
Average speed = 15 / 3
Average speed = 5 miles per hour
Therefore, Chen's average speed was 5 miles per hour.
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