SOLUTION: 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)

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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)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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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)
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rate = distance/time
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rate = 16/27 (miles/min) = (16/27)*(miles/(min 60))
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= (16*1/(27*60)) mph
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= 7.2 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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