Question

Matt is training to run a marathon.
During one of his training sessions, he covers a distance of 12 miles at a speed of 20 miles per hour.
Find the time taken by Matt to cover the distance.

• A. 34 minutes
• B. 36 minutes
• C. 68 minutes
• D. 45 minutes

Answer 1

The correct option is B 36 minutes

Let us start by assuming that the time taken for Matt to finish his race is A.

We know that Speed = $\frac{Distance}{Time}$

Thus, Time = $\frac{Distance}{Speed}$

Substituting distance = 12 miles, speed = 20 mph, and time = A hours, we get:

A = $\frac{12m}{20mph}$ = 0.6 hours

Now, let's convert A into minutes.
We know that, 1 hour = 60 minutes

Thus, 0.6 hours = 0.6 × 60 minutes = 36 minutes

Hence, Matt takes 36 minutes to complete the race.