SOLUTION: A cyclist travels 2 1/2 kilometers per hour. At this rate, how many kilometers will he travel in 3 1/2 hours?

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Question 401650: A cyclist travels 2 1/2 kilometers per hour. At this rate, how many kilometers will he travel in 3 1/2 hours?
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A cyclist travels 2 1/2 kilometers per hour. At this rate, how many kilometers will he travel in 3 1/2 hours?
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Rate: 2.5 kilometers per hour
Time: 3.5 hours
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Since
d = rt
where
d is distance
r is rate
t is time
.
d = 2.5*3.5
d = 8.75 kilometers
or
d = 8 3/4 kilometers

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