SOLUTION: In the formula rt + d,r is rate, t is time and d is distance. What is the rate for a runner who completes 7.5 miles in 1.5 hours?

Question 1026174: In the formula rt + d,r is rate, t is time and d is distance. What is the rate for a runner who completes 7.5 miles in 1.5 hours?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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In the formula rt = d, r is rate, t is time and d is distance.
What is the rate for a runner who completes 7.5 miles in 1.5 hours?
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= .(?). mph.

Please calculate it yourself.

And notice please that I edited your formula.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To get mi/hr, divide the miles by the hours.
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