document.write( "Question 1018932: Charles rode his skateboard 16 miles to the mall.It took him 27 minutes to get there.What rate of speed was he going? (D=rt) \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #634912 by stanbon(75887)    ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Charles rode his skateboard 16 miles to the mall.It took him 27 minutes to get there.What rate of speed was he going? (D=rt) \n" ); document.write( "------- \n" ); document.write( "rate = distance/time \n" ); document.write( "-------- \n" ); document.write( "rate = 16/27 (miles/min) = (16/27)*(miles/(min 60)) \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "= (16*1/(27*60)) mph \n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( "= 7.2 mph \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "  |