When converted to speeds, which list is in order from slowest to fastest?

Question

17 miles in 2 minutes;
26 miles in 4 minutes;
33 miles in 6 minutes;
60 miles in 8 minutes
17 miles in 2 minutes;
60 miles in 8 minutes;
26 miles in 4 minutes;
33 miles in 6 minutes
33 miles in 6 minutes;
26 miles in 4 minutes;
60 miles in 8 minutes;
17 miles in 2 minutes
60 miles in 8 minutes;
33 miles in 6 minutes;
26 miles in 4 minutes;
17 miles in 2 minutes

Answer 1

To compare the speeds of each option, we can convert the distance and time into a speed measurement (miles per minute). We will calculate the speed for each scenario:

1. 17 miles in 2 minutes:
   Speed = 17 miles / 2 minutes = 8.5 miles per minute

2. 26 miles in 4 minutes:
   Speed = 26 miles / 4 minutes = 6.5 miles per minute

3. 33 miles in 6 minutes:
   Speed = 33 miles / 6 minutes = 5.5 miles per minute

4. 60 miles in 8 minutes:
   Speed = 60 miles / 8 minutes = 7.5 miles per minute

Now, let's summarize the speeds calculated:

• 33 miles in 6 minutes = 5.5 miles per minute
• 26 miles in 4 minutes = 6.5 miles per minute
• 60 miles in 8 minutes = 7.5 miles per minute
• 17 miles in 2 minutes = 8.5 miles per minute

Now we can order these speeds from slowest to fastest:

1. 33 miles in 6 minutes (5.5 miles per minute)
2. 26 miles in 4 minutes (6.5 miles per minute)
3. 60 miles in 8 minutes (7.5 miles per minute)
4. 17 miles in 2 minutes (8.5 miles per minute)

The correct order from slowest to fastest is:

• 33 miles in 6 minutes,
• 26 miles in 4 minutes,
• 60 miles in 8 minutes,
• 17 miles in 2 minutes.