Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: HiSET
Exam: HiSET Math Practice Test
Practice Question
Connor sprinted 55 yards in 6.25 seconds. What was Connor's average speed in miles per hour?
Answer Choices
- A: 6
- B: 9
- C: 15
- D: 18
- E: 26
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Speed = distance/time. Convert 55 yards to miles: 55/1760 = 0.03125 miles (1 mile = 1760 yards). Time = 6.25 seconds = 6.25/3600 hours = 0.001736 hours. Speed = 0.03125/0.001736 ≈ 18 miles/hour. Options: 6, 9, 15, 26 do not match; 18 does.