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Solving a one-step word problem using the formula d=rt
Carlos is going for a walk. He walks for 4.8 miles at a speed of 3 miles per hour. For how many hours does he walk?
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Answer 1

Answer: Carlos walks for 1.6 hours or 96 minutes.

Explanation:

d=rt
d=distance 4.8=d

r=rate 3=r

t=time t=?

4.8 = 3(t)

Divide both sides by 3

1.6 = t

So Carlos walked for 1.6 hours or 96 minutes.