document.write( "Question 244923: A father walks 36 miles in 12 hours, while his son covers the same distance on a bicycle at twice the father's rate of speed. At this rate how many miles would the bicycle rider travel in 9 hours? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #179091 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 36/12=3 mph. is the father's walking rate. \n" ); document.write( "2*3=6 mph. is the son's biking rate. \n" ); document.write( "6*9=54 miles is the distance the son can bike in 9 hours. \n" ); document.write( " |