Question

A cyclist rode 5.83 miles in 0.4 hours.

How fast was she going in miles per hour?

At that rate, how long will it take her to go 5.5 miles?

Answer 1

0.4 miles per hour

Explanation:

Distance covered= 5.83 miles

Time taken to cover the distance =0.4 hours

`speed \: = (distance)/(time)`

`= (5.83)/(0.4)`

=14.575 ~=14.5 miles per hour

If the rate (speed) = 14.575 miles per hour

Distance = 5.5 miles

`time = (distance)/(speed)`

`= (5.5)/(14.575)`

=0.337 ~= 0.4 hours

Answer 2

Its 12.5 miles per hour.

Explanation:

Distance covered by cyclist=3.75 miles. Time =0.3 hours. Speed =3.75÷0.3=12.5

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