SOLUTION: Justin is running a race. He runs at a speed of 7 miles per hour for 17.5 miles. For how many hours does he run? hours

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Question 1012737: Justin is running a race. He runs at a speed of


7
miles per hour for


17.5
miles. For how many hours does he run?










hours
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, fractalier:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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d = r*t
t = d/r

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distance equals rate times time, or d = rt. Then
t = d/r = 17.5 / 7 = 2.5 hours