A jogger covers a distance of 2 miles in 24 minutes. Find the average speed of the jogger in miles per hour.
A)2.00 miles per hour
B)0.20 miles per hour
C)5 miles per hour
D)4.9 miles per hour
E)50 miles per hour

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The jogger covers 2 miles in 24 minutes. To find the average speed in miles per hour, convert 24 minutes to hours (24 minutes = 0.4 hours). Then, divide the distance by the time: 2 miles / 0.4 hours = 5 miles per hour.

A Jogger Covers a Distance of 2 Miles in 24