Question

Mac is a runner in Edtown Middle School. He usually covers 10 miles in 20 minutes. How much distance is covered by Mac in 1 minute?

• A. 5 miles
• B. 10 miles
• C. 1/2 mile
• D. 1/4 mile

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1/2 mile

Mac covers 10 miles in 20 minutes.
$\therefore$ In 1 minute, Mac must have covered $\frac{10}{20}$ miles of the distance
$=\frac{1}{2}$ miles = $0.5$ miles of the distance.