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What is a bike's speed in miles per hour (mi/hr) if you rode for 80 minutes and went 45 miles?

A. 33.75 mi/hr
B. 56.25 mi/hr
C. 20.25 mi/hr
D. 37.5 mi/hr

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Final answer:

To find the bike's speed in mi/hr after riding for 80 minutes and going 45 miles, we convert the time to hours (1.333 hours) and then divide the distance by the time, resulting in a speed of 33.75 mi/hr.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the bike's speed in miles per hour (mi/hr), we need to calculate the average speed using the formula:

Speed = Distance ÷ Time

First, we need to convert the time from minutes to hours since the speed needs to be in mi/hr:

80 minutes = 80 ÷ (1/60) hours = 4/3 hours (or 1.333 hours).

Now, we use the formula:

Speed = 45 miles ÷ 1.333 hours = 33.75 mi/hr

Therefore, the correct answer is A. 33.75 mi/hr.

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