SOLUTION: The formula for finding the distance traveled, based on speed and time, is D=RT , where D is distance R is rate (speed) T is time Units must be consistent. If the unit for

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Question 1001812: The formula for finding the distance traveled, based on speed and time, is D=RT , where
D is distance
R is rate (speed)
T is time
Units must be consistent. If the unit for D is miles and the unit for T is minutes
At what speed must a bicyclist ride to cover 21 miles in 1 hours, to 1 decimal place?

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The formula for finding the distance traveled, based on speed and time, is D=RT , where
D is distance
R is rate (speed)
T is time
Units must be consistent. If the unit for D is miles and the unit for T is minutes
At what speed must a bicyclist ride to cover 21 miles in 1 hours, to 1 decimal place?
Change 21 mph to mi/min: 21/60 = .35 mi/min