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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (nysha):

d.37.5 miles per hour i think @Ddos_Dragon did i get this right

OpenStudy (misty1212):

HI!~!

OpenStudy (ddos_dragon):

Sorry, just got tagged like 4 times.

OpenStudy (misty1212):

seems unlikely

OpenStudy (misty1212):

do \(25\div1.5\)

OpenStudy (nysha):

thats 16.6666667

OpenStudy (nysha):

ok i did 1.5 times 25

OpenStudy (nysha):

misty is right

OpenStudy (ddos_dragon):

Yeah, just did the math. I believe it is A.

OpenStudy (nysha):

yea its a.

OpenStudy (ddos_dragon):

:) 20/1.5 which would equal 16.666666 etc. and that would round to 16.7.

OpenStudy (nysha):

give @misty1212 the medal

OpenStudy (ddos_dragon):

Give whoever the medal and close the question. :)

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