Lynn rode a bike 20 miles in 150 minutes. If she rode at a constant speed, how far did she ride in 15 minutes? Explain your reasoning.

Benny Wong asked Jan 12, 2023

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Benny Wong asked Jan 12, 2023

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Answer:

2 miles

Explanation:

We are told that Lynn covered 20 miles in 150 minutes. Meaning

$(20\: mi)/(150\min )$
$=(2mi)/(15\min )$

the reduced form of the fraction tells us that Lynn drives 2 miles in 15 minutes.

Securisec answered Jan 16, 2023

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