Julio walks 7 miles in 2 hours. How far did he walk in 1 hour? Explain.​

Answer 1

3 1/2 miles in one hour. 3.5 mph

the ratios are the same, miles/hours, so 7/2 = x/1

7 miles divided by 2 hours = x miles divided by one hour, solve for x

cross multiply to get 2x = 7 or x = 7/2 = 3.5