Question

london walked 12 miles in 8 hours. what was her walking rate in miles per hour?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall rate formula

Rate = $\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$

Step2: Plug in given values

Rate = $\frac{12}{8}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{12}{8} = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5$

Answer:

1.5 miles per hour