Solve the word problem.

The formula d = rt gives the distance traveled in time t at rate r. A bicyclist rides for 1.5 hours and travels 25 miles.

What was her average speed?

A.
16.7 miles per hour

B.
23.5 miles per hour

C.
26.5 miles per hour

D.
37.5 miles per hour

Question

Solve the word problem. 
 
The formula d = rt gives the distance traveled in time t at rate r. A bicyclist rides for 1.5 hours and travels 25 miles. 
 
What was her average speed?
 
 A.
16.7 miles per hour
 
 B.
23.5 miles per hour
 
 C.
26.5 miles per hour
 
 D.
37.5 miles per hour

anonymous · Answer

you need to divide it by 1/3 to get it to one hour=x

anonymous · Answer

so c

anonymous · Answer

A,,,

anonymous · Answer

Its A.... PLEASE explain how in gods name you got C....

anonymous · Answer

If one third of 15 is 8.33333333333333333333333 and you need 2/3 of it, YOU MULTIPLY 8.33333333333*2 which gives you A