8 mi l es 3 mi l es − − 3 h o u rs x h o u rs 8 x = 3 ⋅ 3 8 x = 9 / : 8 x = 8 9 x = 1 8 1 ( h )
v = 3 8 m p h s = 3 mi l es t = s : v t = 3 : 3 8 = 3 ⋅ 8 3 = 1 3 ⋅ 8 3 = 8 9 = 1 8 1 ( h )
It takes Allen 1 1/8 hours to run 3 miles.
Allen runs at a speed of approximately 2.67 miles per hour. To run 3 miles, it takes him about 1 hour and 7.5 minutes. This calculation is based on his steady pace from running 8 miles in 3 hours.
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