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Question

Eliana swam at 3 1/2 miles per hour for 1/4 an hour. How many miles did she travel ( DO NOT include label)?(1 point)

Answer 1

The distance Eliana traveled is calculated by multiplying her speed by the time she swam for.

Distance = Speed x Time

Given that Eliana swam at a speed of 3 1/2 miles per hour for 1/4 an hour, we can substitute the values into the equation:

Distance = 3 1/2 miles per hour x 1/4 hour

To simplify the calculation, we can convert the mixed number 3 1/2 to an improper fraction.

3 1/2 = (7/2)

Substituting the values:

Distance = (7/2) miles per hour x 1/4 hour

To multiply fractions, we multiply the numerators together and the denominators together:

Distance = (7/2) x (1/4)

Multiplying the numerators: 7 x 1 = 7
Multiplying the denominators: 2 x 4 = 8

Distance = 7/8 miles

Therefore, Eliana traveled 7/8 miles.