Which speed is the fastest? A 18 feet in 20 minutes B 90 feet in 2.5 hours C 20 yards in 1.5 hours D 3 2/3 yards in 15 minutes

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To solve, put each answer in terms of ft/min. Do this by converting all distances to feet and times to minutes, the dividing feet by minutes. A) [tex]18/20=9/10[/tex] ft/min. B) To get 2.5 hrs to mins, multiply by 60. [tex]2.5*60=150[/tex]   [tex]90/150=3/5[/tex] ft/min. C) To get feet from yards, multiply yards by 3. [tex]20*3=60[/tex]   [tex]1.5*60=90[/tex]   [tex]60/90=2/3[/tex] ft/min. D) [tex](11/3)*3=11[/tex]   [tex]11/15=11/15[/tex] ft/min. Now compare the fractions to determine the largest and fastest is 9/10 ft/min, or A.