Question

a cyclist rides his bike at a rate of 12 miles per hour. What is the rate in miles per minute? How many miles will the cyclist travel in 15 minutes? Do not round your answers.

Answer 1

Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

12 Miles per Hour = (12 Miles = 1 Hour)

(1 Hour = 60 Minutes)

What is the rate in miles per minute?

60 Minutes x 12 Miles = 720 Miles

How many miles will the cyclist travel in 15 minutes?

12 Miles ÷ 100 = 0.12

0.12 x 15 Minutes = 1.8 Miles