SOLUTION: In a race, a bicyclist travels 180 miles in 10 hours. What is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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Question 1005891: In a race, a bicyclist travels 180 miles in 10 hours. What is the unit rate in miles per hour?
Found 2 solutions by fractalier, Alan3354:
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since distance times time equals rate, or d = rt, we have
r = d/t = 180 miles / 10 hours = 18 miles per hour.

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