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1. A bike travels 24 miles in 3 hours. At this rate how many miles will the bike travel in 10 hours? A. 192 B. 80 C. 32 D. 124

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Answer: B. 80

Step-by-step explanation: Simply times 24 by 10, then divide it by 3.

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Answer:

B. 80 miles

Explanation:

A bike travels 24 miles in 3 hours

how many miles does it travel in 10 hours at the same rate/

its a ratio and proportion

24 miles x

------------- = --------------

3 hours 10 hours

cross multiply:

3 x = 24 (10)

3 x = 240

x = 240 miles / hour

3 hours

x = 80 miles

so the answer is B. 80 miles

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