Question

An elephant can run one over four of a mile in 36 seconds. At this rate, which expression can be used to determine how fast an elephant runs in miles per hour?

thirty-six seconds over one-fourth mile = 25 miles per hour
one-fourth mile over thirty-six seconds = 144 miles per hour
one-fourth mile over thirty-six seconds = 25 miles per hour
thirty-six seconds over one-fourth mile = 144 miles per hour

Answer 1

@Compassionate

Answer 2

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 3

what are your thoughts on this?

Answer 4

I think its C

Answer 5

why is that? how did you get to that answer?

Answer 6

Because i did this.

(1/4) / (36/3600) = 25 miles per hour

Answer 7

you nailed it. nice work