SSAT Math Question 117: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 117
7. David walked from his home to town, a distance of 5 miles, in 1 hour. The return trip took 2 hours because he made several stops along the way. What was his average rate of speed (in miles per hour) for the entire walk?
- A.
mph - B. 1
mph - C. 1
mph - D. 3
mph
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is (D). The formula for rate is rate = distance ÷ time. In this problem, rate = 10 miles ÷ 3 hours, or 3
miles per hour.