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A cyclist travles at a rate of 1.8 kilometers per minute. How far will the cyclist travel in 48 minutes?

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It is 86.4 because 48 times 1.8 is 86.4
User Alfred Wassermann
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Answer:

86.4 km

Explanation:

The cyclist travels at a (assumingly) steady rate of 1.8 kilometers per minute. The cyclist then travels for 48 minutes.

Simply multiply 1.8 with 48:

1.8 x 48 = 86.4

86.4 km would be the total distance traveled in 48 minutes.

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User Michael Prewecki
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