Verified Answer :

You have to divide this velocity by 2.

Result is: 24.9/2 = 12.45 miles

Answer:

The distance can the hippo run in 30 minutes is 12.45 miles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : A hippopotamus can run at the speed of about 24.9 miles per hour.

To find : How far can the hippo run in 30 minutes?

Solution :

A hippopotamus can run at the speed of about 24.9 miles per hour.

The speed = 24.9 miles/hr

The time taken is 30 minutes,

Converting into hour,

\(1\ min=\frac{1}{60}\ hr\)

\(30\ min=\frac{30}{60}\ hr\)

\(30\ min=\frac{1}{2}\ hr\)

Applying distance formula,

\(\text{Distance}=\text{Speed}\times \text{Time}\)

\(\text{Distance}=24.9\times \frac{1}{2}\)

\(\text{Distance}=12.45\)

The distance can the hippo run in 30 minutes is 12.45 miles.